Category Archives: EDUCATION

What They’re Saying About Education In NC – 11/20/15 – #NCED

Posted on November 20, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

A round up of education news in the state of North Carolina and beyond.

Highlights: Snowflakes attack at UNC, WCPSS fight video, CMS’s changing Enrollment numbers, NCAE double dip and follow the NC Ed Money. Continue reading →

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NC Common Core Commission Meeting Highlights – 11/13/15

Posted on November 18, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

The North Carolina Academic Standards Review Commission (ASRC) held its monthly meeting on Friday, November 13th.

Coastal Carolina Taxpayers Association has graciously provided minutes from the meeting. In addition to the minutes, I live Tweeted the meeting.

Highlights:

KEEP READING…. Continue reading →

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#WCPSS Board Doesn’t Even Know Their Own Rules

Posted on November 18, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

News and Observer reports that the Wake County School Board protested the General Assembly’s redefining of low-performing schools by abstaining on vote on improvement plans.

Punchline: When they all abstain, the measure passes and none of them knew this. Continue reading →

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A #CCSSO President’s Term Coming To A Close

Posted on November 16, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

In 2014, the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) announced their new president-elect.
A year later, with her Presidency coming to an end, Atkinson is now the longest-serving K-12 Educrat in the nation. Atkinson intends to run for state superintendent again, extending her reign. Lucky North Carolina.

Most had suspected that with Common Core bursting into flames that Atkinson would not be entering the race, but yet she has. Glutton for punishment? Control freak? No Golden parachute? Just can’t give up? Who knows. Continue reading →

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#DM7 Article: When Snowflakes Melt

Posted on November 15, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This is a repost of my weekly column at Da Tech Guy: When Snowflakes Melt.

Newsflash: There is no ‘safe space’ for snowflakes. They fall from the sky, land and melt.

Keep reading… Continue reading →

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What They’re Saying About Education in NC (11/13/15) – #NCED

Posted on November 13, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

A roundup of Education news in North Carolina and Beyond…

This week’s highlights:
Wake County School Board continues path of being entitled Social Justice Warriors,”Restorative Justice”, “Hoes Exposed”, Transgender bathroom issue and special college Snowflakes. Continue reading →

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