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Rowan-Salisbury Schools teacher arrested on Indecent Liberties with a child charges (Update: Convicted)

Posted on November 20, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A teacher who worked for Rowan-Salisbury Public Schools has resigned after he was arrested on sex charges involving a minor. Continue reading →

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Parents need to weigh in on DPI’s proposed social studies standards changes

Posted on November 19, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is requesting comment and input in its proposed changes to the state’s social studies standards. Every parent with a K-12 child should consider weighing in. Continue reading →

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Durham Assoc. of Educators: We can’t endorse returning to in-person instruction

Posted on November 15, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A statement by the Durham Association of Educators says they “cannot endorse a return to in-person learning.” The statement also included a series of demands the group characterized as “guiding principles for a safe and equitable re-opening.” Continue reading →

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N.C. Dept. of Public Instruction continues changing Social Studies Standards

Posted on November 14, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

The N.C. Department of Public Instruction is continuing to move forward in their effort to infuse Social Justice into the state’s social studies curriculum and standards.  Continue reading →

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Challengers only flip one seat in Wake County School Board races

Posted on November 9, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

Only one of the multiple challengers running for Wake County School Board managed to beat the well-funded progressive incumbents they faced this election cycle.

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Former NC High School Principal sentenced to three and half years for sex crimes

Posted on November 8, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A former Lincolnton High School principal was sentenced to a maximum of three years and six months in prison related to sex crimes which involved a student. Continue reading →

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