Category Archives: EDUCATION

New Hanover Band teacher arrested on 12 felony counts (Updated: Teacher fired)

A New Hanover Public Schools Band teacher has been arrested and charged with 12 sex-related felonies.  Continue reading

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#WCPSS Updates: Magnet school hypocrisy, failing third graders, academic “integration” options

In this installment: Magnet school awards, failing third graders, academic “integration” options and other Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) headlines. Continue reading

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#NCED Updates: Leandro Order and NCAE strike plans fizzle

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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Alexander County Teacher arrested for assault on handicapped student

An Alexander County Public Schools teacher has been arrested for assault of a handicapped student. Continue reading

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Former Randolph County Teacher charged with rape

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

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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