Category Archives: EDUCATION

4th Circuit Court of Appeals Strikes Again Throwing NC Elections Into Chaos

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

In February of this year,  a 3 judge panel from the 4th Circuit Court of appeals threw out the congressional district voting maps just weeks before the state’s primary election.  Maps that had passed muster through multiple challenges were now null. … 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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NCGA Bill Refines Language For Charter School Renewal, Closures

Posted on June 30, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

A bill making quite a few changes to how Charter schools operate in North Carolina will be sent to the Governor for signature.

House Bill 242 changes some language and criteria regarding the renewal of charter schools. The old language was stricken and new sections were added that clarify the process. Much of the language is the same, but appears to be reorganized. Continue reading →

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Sick of Monika Johnson-Hostler on the #WCPSS Board? Here’s Your Option.

Posted on June 29, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

More folks are getting into the Wake County Public School’s Board race.

Gil Pagan (pronounce pah-gahn) has jumped in to challenge Jim Martin. Now former teachers Sheila Ellis has entered the race to challenge Monika Johnson-Hostler.

Before you get excited, read a little. Continue reading →

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2016 NC Teacher Working Conditions Survey Results

Posted on June 28, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

The results of the 2015-16 NC teacher working conditions survey are in.

Of the 119177 teachers in the state, 101846 took the survey. This represents 85.46% of the teachers in the state. Of those taking the survey 88% were classroom teachers. Continue reading →

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Durham Councilwoman’s Comments On Guns Not That Shocking – #ncpol

Posted on June 23, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Many outlets, including The Blaze, are running a story about remarks made on Facebook by Durham Councilwoman Jillian Johnson.

Johnson’s comments about guns are not that shocking if you have a clue who she is and what she stands for. Does no one Google anymore?

Johnson is no stranger to protests and arrests. She’s an activist first and foremost. Continue reading →

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