Category Archives: NCGA

What They’re Saying About Education In NC (7/24/15) #NCED

Posted on July 24, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Yes, I’m still on blog vacation, however I have an update on some NC Education issues and an update HB13 (Health assessments).

I’d like to take a moment and apologize if I upset the apple cart with my article the other day. I was particularly hard on Senator Soucek — Sorry about that, but being the voice for ‘we the people’ at times means I have to play bad cop.

Having said that, I might have to play worse cop now, again given what I see restored in HB 13 today. Continue reading →

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Why Hasn’t Senator Soucek Put #HB13 On The Ed Cmte Calendar? (UPDATED)

Posted on July 21, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

I am currently on a blog vacation. I am less than happy I am writing at this moment and even less happy about the topic.

My moles inside the General Assembly tell me that HB 13, which contains the infamously invasive health assessment form, has not been put on the Senate Education Committee calendar for tomorrow. This, despite it moving smoothly through the Health Committee earlier today. Continue reading →

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Hey, Associated Press? @WRAL? You Missed A Mug Shot

Posted on June 30, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

WRAL has an article about the recent changes to the North Carolina voter ID law. The star of their story is one Charise Dill who claims to be ‘disenfranchised’. Let’s look at that the claimant.

WRAL missed kind of a big piece of information… Continue reading →

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Here Comes The Teacher Resignation Narrative… Again.

Posted on June 24, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Over at WBTV, the headline looms: Nearly 1,000 CMS Teachers Resign As Educators Lobby Lawmakers.

The thrust of the article is that teachers are resigning in “unprecedented” numbers in Charlotte Mecklenburg schools. Note the article does not include a breakout of the data or the reasons for resignation.

KEEP READING… WE’VE SEEN THIS MOVIE BEFORE. Continue reading →

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Down The Digital Learning Rabbit Hole – PT 2

Posted on June 22, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Technology is not going away nor should it. Digital Learning is coming to states everywhere, including North Carolina. There are many pros and cons surrounding Digital Learning.

What I want to talk about is where the push for Digital Learning is coming from and how it is connected to North Carolina. There are some key players, history and money influences that are driving legislation in our state; specifically HB660.

This is part 2, which will look at some history of Bob Wise and his following of Bill Gates education initiatives, as well as Wise’s cozy relationship with Jeb Bush. [Read part 1. ] Continue reading →

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#NCED Legislative Update (WE 5/29)

Posted on May 29, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

The following education related bills have been passed and sent to Governor McCrory for signature: HB 237  – Repeal Personal Ed Plans/Modify Trans Plans. (This means “PEPS”. This may have ramifications for policy on promotion; see WCPSS R&P promotion & intervention) … Continue reading →

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