Category Archives: A.P. Dillon (LL1885)

What they’re saying about Education in NC (WE 2/7/15)

Posted on February 7, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This is some of what they’re saying about education in North Carolina for week ending 2/7/15. See the Common Core Weekend Reads on Sunday for Common Core Specific news. Continue reading →

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Iredell-Statesville Schools Slams A-F Grading In Letter To Parents

Posted on February 6, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

The Iredell-Statesville School district sent home a rather stiff letter to parents on the move to the A-F grading system for schools.

Also included were letters from the local Chamber of Commerce and a “social impact marketing” firm.

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More Narratives from EducationNC’s Founder

Posted on February 6, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Who has the power?

Not the people.

More narratives from Education NC’s founder; skips the fact Education in NC is being driven by business and the money they wield.

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#AmplifyChoice: Dr. Terry Stoops On NC Charter Schools

Posted on February 5, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Last week I attended a school choice conference in Washington, D.C. called Amplify Choice. That conference focused mainly on Charter schools. Earlier this week, I took a look at the similarities and differences in two D.C. schools; Archbishop Carroll High and Achievement Prep Charter.

Today, I’ll be covering some more from the Amplify Choice event as it relates to North Carolina, including an interview with Dr. Terry Stoops, Director of Education Studies at the John Locke Foundation.

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Pearson Is Everywhere: All Those Government Contracts

Posted on February 3, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Welcome back to Pearson Is Everywhere!

Last time we looked at how Pearson silences opposing viewpoints.

Today, we’re looking at how fat Pearson has gotten off government contracts, with the vast majority of them between Pearson and the Department of Defense. Continue reading →

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#DM7 Article: Fair Share 2015: Ripping Off The Middle Class

Posted on February 1, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This is a reposting of my weekly Da Tech Guy column,  Fair Share 2015: Ripping Off The Middle Class.   By A.P. Dillon Since Obama took office, he’s harped on wealthy Americans needing to pay “their fair share“.  Millionaires need to pay up. Get … Continue reading →

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