NCAE strangely silent on teacher turnover report

Posted on December 8, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

The draft of the 2019-2020 teacher attrition report, also known as the teacher turnover report, shows the state has continued to lower its rate.  The N.C. Association of Educators (NCAE) and their allies like Progress NC who had made the turnover report the crux of teacher pay debates in the past have been strangely silent about the latest report.

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Alexander County Public School custodian used camera to peep in school staff bathroom

Posted on December 7, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A custodian in the Alexendar County public school system was arrested in connection with placing a camera in the staff bathroom at Wittenburg Elementary School.

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Durham teacher union pushing for $15 minimum wage for all educational staff

Posted on November 23, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

The Durham Association of Educators (DAE) is pushing for a $15 minimum wage for all Durham County Public School staff.

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Rowan-Salisbury Schools teacher arrested on Indecent Liberties with a child charges (Update: Convicted)

Posted on November 20, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A teacher who worked for Rowan-Salisbury Public Schools has resigned after he was arrested on sex charges involving a minor.

UPDATE: Jason Carpintero was convicted on April 4, 2022, of indecent liberties with a child and sexual exploitation of a minor in the third degree. He also had to register as a sex offender for a minimum of 10 years.

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Parents need to weigh in on DPI’s proposed social studies standards changes

Posted on November 19, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is requesting comment and input in its proposed changes to the state’s social studies standards. Every parent with a K-12 child should consider weighing in.

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Durham Assoc. of Educators: We can’t endorse returning to in-person instruction

Posted on November 15, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A statement by the Durham Association of Educators says they “cannot endorse a return to in-person learning.” The statement also included a series of demands the group characterized as “guiding principles for a safe and equitable re-opening.”

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