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#NCED Updates: Leandro Order and NCAE strike plans fizzle

Posted on January 26, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

In this installment of NCED updates: The latest on the Leandro consent order, the NCAE’s strike scheme fizzled out (for now) and a variety of headlines. Continue reading →

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Former Randolph County Teacher charged with rape

Posted on January 22, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A former Randolph County teacher was arrested and has been charged with rape. Continue reading →

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Celebrating MLK: The Purpose of Education

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

Inspirational quotes plucked from Dr. King’s article, The Purpose of Education, float around the internet these days, but few have read the entire piece. Likely even fewer understand it was a warning about our academic institutions, our media, and our leaders. Continue reading →

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#WCPSS Updates: Enrollment Caps, Busing & Teacher at center of $450k settlement resigns

Posted on January 18, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

This installment of Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) updates includes enrollment caps, busing and an update on the teacher at the center of a $450,000 settlement. Continue reading →

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#NCED Updates: Leandro, Istation, Help the MVP Math Dad, and headlines

Posted on January 18, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

Updates on the Leandro report by WestEd, the Istation reading assessment tool case and some headlines from around the state. 
Also, please consider donating to the legal fund for the Wake County dad who fought for students against MVP Math. Continue reading →

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Second Rowan teacher arrested on child exploitation, indecent liberties charges

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

A second Rowan County Schools teacher has been arrested in connection with sexually explicit messages to a student via social media apps. Additional charges have also been added to the first teacher, who was arrested in late 2019, and a … Continue reading →

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