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NC Citizens Sound Off On Need For #OptOut

Posted on April 27, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Over the weekend, I wrote about the fact that perhaps it was time for the #OptOut movement to take shape in North Carolina.

On Saturday, the News and Observer published an article by Mary Nelson of Guilford county. Read it here: Why NC needs an opt-out option for school testing.

Parental rights are disappearing; by virtue of your child being in public school, educrats and the state are usurping the rights of parents to direct their child’s education.

A second, related letter has been sent to me by the NC Academic Freedom Alliance. Common Core is at the root of the over-testing of our children and it will only get worse.

Dear @TheBlaze and @GlennBeck, I Have a Scott Walker Question for You

Posted on April 23, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Last July, I went to The Blaze studios to be a panel member of We Will Not Conform, a live Common Core event shown in movie theaters across the country.

Multiple aspects of Common Core were discussed, including political and election implications. For many citizens, especially parents fighting Common Core, being squishy on the topic is a deal breaker.

I have a question for Mr. Beck….

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#DM7 Article: The Clinton Core Standards”

Posted on April 19, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This is a repost of my weekly Da Tech Guy Column: The Clinton Core Standards Continue reading →

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#DM7: From The Mouths Of Our Children To Ed Reformers Ears

Posted on April 4, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

The is a reposting of my weekly Da Tech Guy Column: From The Mouths Of Our Children To Ed Reformers Ears Continue reading →

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Will Local Media Finally Report On Who The CCSSO President Is?

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

To date, no local media reports on the Common Core standards or the debate in North Carolina surrounding the standards have bothered to mention that NC’s Superintendent is also the President of the CCSSO. This is a clear conflict of interest, yet not a word has been said about it in the press.

Atkinson, as President of the CCSSO, just gave the “State of the States” address…. Continue reading →