Category Archives: POLITICS NC

#WBOC’s John Burns Breaks Campaign Promises, Show His Political Biases

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

One of the biggest campaign promises the “More with Four” Democrats ran on was funding education in Wake County. Apparently they meant funding education ‘over time’. Continue reading →

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On Common Core, I had Sen. Ted Cruz “at Hello”

Posted on June 5, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This morning I was honored to be in on a grassroots panel with 2016 Presidential hopeful Senator Ted Cruz. Multiple topics were discussed and time was running short, but I managed to get the last question of the session….and I had Senator Cruz “at Hello”. 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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‘Gaming’ The Education of Our Children

Posted on May 26, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

There is a two-part series on ‘Gaming’ and the push for ‘digital learning’ over at the Selous Foundation for Public Policy Research which are written by Mary Grabar.

I encourage readers to go and read both articles all the way through:

TRANSFORMING EDUCATION BEYOND COMMON CORE: ARNE DUNCAN’S “CLASSROOM OF THE FUTURE”
TRANSFORMING EDUCATION BEYOND COMMON CORE: GETTING THE WORD OUT ABOUT GAMING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE

KEEP READING…. Continue reading →

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#DM7 Article: The Exploding NC Democrat Heads

Posted on May 10, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This is reposting of my weekly Da Tech Guy column: The Exploding NC Democrat Heads

By A.P. Dillon

Question: On what planet do people complain about a $400 million surplus and paying off $2.8 billion in unemployment insurance debt that was racked up by a former govern Continue reading →

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Invasive Health Assessment Bill To Be Heard By Committee May 12

Posted on May 9, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

The bill to amend health assessments, which includes the invasive health assessment form currently used for kindergarten entry, is going to be heard by the Senate Health committee on May 12th. Continue reading →

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