Category Archives: EDUCATION

Butler High School Shooter and Victim Identified

Posted on October 30, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

A student shot and killed by another student at Butler High School yesterday in North Carolina’s Charlotte Mecklenburg County School district has been identified.

So has the shooter. Continue reading →

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NC 2018 SAT Scores Rise Slightly Over Previous Year

Posted on October 29, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

North Carolina SAT exam participation rate and scores for 2018 graduates rose slightly over the previous year’s scores according to the latest results released by the College Board last week. Continue reading →

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Where was the Teacher during the Brutal Beating of a Wakefield High Student? #WCPSS

Posted on October 25, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

Less than a week ago, a mom posted on social media about the brutal beating of her son at a Wake County High School. The perpetrator has apologized, but I seem to be the only one asking: Where was the teacher during this beating? Continue reading →

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Halifax County Teacher Charged With Child Abuse After Throwing Object At Child

Posted on October 25, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

A Halifax County teacher has been charged with child abuse after throwing an object at a child in class causing serious injury and permanent damage according to local law enforcement. Continue reading →

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NC Scores On Latest ACT Test Are Abysmal – #NCed

Posted on October 23, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

The latest round of ACT scores are out and North Carolina’s scores were abysmal with only around 18 percent of students meeting the ACT’s “college readiness” benchmarks in English, reading, math, and science. Continue reading →

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S. Charlotte Middle: Vandals “Compromised” Sign Lock To Write “F*ck Kavanaugh”

Posted on October 19, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

The vulgar message that appeared on the sign outside of South Charlotte Middle School last week has been investigated and found to be the work of vandals.  Continue reading →

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