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GUEST POST: Marco Rubio fails to Walk the Talk

Posted on January 16, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

The following article is a Guest Post submitted by a North Carolinian wishing to remain anonymous.

Marco Rubio fails to Walk the Talk
Listen carefully to what Marco Rubio says. More importantly, watch what he does and note his inactions.

Marco Rubio fails to use his Senate job to carry the torch for liberty. He could stand and fight the status quo; instead he campaigns. Let’s take a look at the Omnibus Bill which was rammed through at the last-minute before Christmas. Rubio said he would have voted against it.

Do you really believe him?

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Posted in ELECTIONS, GUEST POSTS | 5 Comments

Audit: Around $150K in Improper Spending at Washington Cty Schools – #nced

Posted on January 16, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

A State Auditor report on Washington County Schools has determined a misspending of funds has occurred.

The report has a total of around $150,000 in improper spending.

The report’s summary reads: Continue reading →

Posted in A.P. Dillon (LL1885), EDUCATION | Comments Off

NC Lt. Governor Doesn’t Take Media Spin Lying Down – #nced #ncpol

Posted on January 15, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Gotta love Lt. Governor Dan Forest. He’s been a straight shooter since day one and continues to be. Even in the face of clear media bias and spin, he refuses to back down.

Forest predicted at the January State Board of Education meeting that the media would use this report in a spintastic way.

Dr. Terry Stoops noted that Forest said the report would, “the fuel the media uses for the next year to criticize whatever we’re doing.”

The Lt. Governor’s predication came true.

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Posted in A.P. Dillon (LL1885), Charter Schools, EDUCATION, Media Bias | Tagged media bias, News and Observer | 1 Comment

EdWeek Gives NC a C- On State Report Card

Posted on January 14, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Here comes EdWeek with their state report cards.
Overall, North Carolina was given a C-.

But.. but.. Dr. Atkinson says everything is great! Graduation rates are up, or something.

There were three categories that made up that overall score, here they are with what grade our state was given:

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Posted in A.P. Dillon (LL1885), EDUCATION, June Atkinson, OPINION | Tagged #StuffAtkinsonSays | Comments Off

NC Political Campaign Run By Student Shows How #APUSH Indoctrinates

Posted on January 14, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

If you haven’t heard of the controversy surrounding APUSH (Advanced Placement US History) before, you will likely be hearing more about it after reading this — especially once you see how it’s affecting politics in one North Carolina race. Continue reading →