Category Archives: NC Board Of Education

Hickory and Newton-Conover Schools Go Beyond Statute, Raise Drop Out Age to 18

Posted on October 7, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

At the North Carolina State Board of Education meeting held on October 6th, resolutions were presented by Hickory county schools and Newton-Conover schools regarding the drop out age.

The resolutions raise the drop out age from 16 to 18, thereby making 11th and 12th grades compulsory. Continue reading →

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WaPo Cites D.C. Graduation Rate at 76%, But There is a Problem.

Posted on October 3, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

In an article at The Washington Post, the District of Columbia graduation rate was reported at 79%. However, there is a big ‘but’ that comes along with that number as 1% met math standards and 4% met reading standards. Continue reading →

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16 Charters Were Approved by the NC Charter Advisory Board, Yet Only 8 Were Voted on

Posted on August 22, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

At the August meeting of the State Board of Education, 8 charter school applications were voted on and approved. However, 16 charter schools were approved by the Charter School Advisory Board (CSAB).

CSAB members were angered and the group issued a resolution, requesting the State Board of Education consider each application approved by CSAB in the future. Continue reading →

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Eight Charter Schools Approved By NC State Board of Education

Posted on August 6, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

On the second day of the monthly meeting of the North Carolina State Board of Education this past week, eight new charter schools were given approval to move forward. Continue reading →

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NC State Board Of Ed Meeting Slated for August 3-4

Posted on August 1, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

The next North Carolina State Board of Education (NCSBE) meeting is slated for August third and fourth. The agenda for the upcoming meeting can be found on the NCSBE website under the ‘meetings’ tab.

The NCSBE meetings are live streamed for those who cannot attend in person. Whose wishing to listen in will need to download RealPlayer if they do not already have it on their device.

Nowhere in the two-day agenda is the revision of Common Core math for High school or Elementary and middle school grades mentioned.

See some of the highlights…. Continue reading →

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Two New Appointees to NC State Board of Ed

Posted on July 1, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

The announcement of two new appointees to the NC State Board of Education sort of flew under the radar yesterday, eclipsed by the NBA/NCGA antics on HB2.

Senate Joint Resolution 902 created confirmation of two appointments to the NC State Board of Education by the Governor. The resolution names the appointees:
“The appointments of James Todd Chasteen and Amy Bannister White to membership on the State Board of Education for terms to expire March 31, 2023, are confirmed.”

The Resolution passed, 110-1.

The lone “No” vote was Rep. Chris Sgro. Continue reading →

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