Tag Archives: Lt. Governor Dan Forest

Lt. Governor Forest: Charter School Myths vs Facts [VIDEO] – #NCed

Posted on February 7, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

Another great video from Lt. Governor Dan Forest!

This one is on charter schools. I’m very glad he did this one, and he rightly addresses the assault on charter schools as coming from those defending the status quo.

I’ve said this same thing many times. There is some valid criticism of charter schools, however the majority of the push back comes in the form of protectionist rhetoric.

Such rhetoric’s ultimate landing point is that of impugning parents who are unsatisfied with their public school and want to choose for the best educational fit for their child.

WATCH:

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ICYMI – What Matters for Thursday, January 7, 2016 – #NCpol #NCed

Posted on January 8, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

ICYMI – I was on the Freedom Action Network radio’s What Matters show yesterday with Chad Adams. You’ll find me at just after the 34 minute mark.

We talked about charters, Lt. Gov Forest, Common Core and Unhinged Jere Confrey.
Hit the link, read the rest! Continue reading →

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Lt. Gov Forest And Burt’s Law [VIDEO] – #ncga

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

Take a moment out of your day to watch Lt. Governor Dan Forest talk about Burt’s Law, which was signed by Governor McCrory this year.

Senate Bill 445, Burt’s law, protects citizens suffering from mental illness from sexual abuse in group homes where they are being cared for. This is an important piece of legislation and it’s good to see the Lt. Governor highlighting it.

Watch

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Lt. Governor Dan Forest Sports A Beard While Talking NC Economic Facts – VIDEO – #ncpol

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

Nice beard, Lt. Governor Forest. Beard = win. Keep the beard and keep doing these videos, because the Left in North Carolina are both fact and math challenged.
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Running for Office or Running Away – #ncpol

Posted on August 8, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Who is running and who isn’t?
The N&O wants to make sure you know the name Josh Stein.
Voters should know the name BlueprintNC and follow Stein’s money.

KEEP READING … NC Superintendent and CCSSO President, Dr. Atkinson doesn’t get off the hook here… Continue reading →

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Lt. Governor Forest: Founding principles of U.S. make it exceptional

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

I’m still on blog break, however there are some items which need to be seen.

One such example is an op-ed by Lt. Governor Dan Forest on the Founding Principles and why opposition of the new AP US History framework is crucial.

With permission from his office, here is the column in its entirety. Continue reading →

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