Tag Archives: North Carolina

Down The Digital Learning Rabbit Hole

Posted on June 21, 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.

Buckle up, this is not light reading and this will be a multi-part series. Continue reading →

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#DM7 Article: Gee, BCBS of NC Hikes Rates Due To Obamacare

Posted on June 7, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This is a reposting of my weekly Da Tech Guy column: Gee, BCBS of NC Hikes Rates Due To Obamacare Continue reading →

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Pearson Is Everywhere: MN Tests Get Hacked Edition

Posted on May 15, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Welcome back to Pearson Is Everywhere!

Last time, we saw that Over 175k Opted Out of Pearson PARCC in NY.

Today, we’re looking at Minnesota’s tests being hacked, causing the testing to be temporarily canceled. The attack was a DDoS (denial of service) attack.

KEEP READING… SEE THE NC CONNECTION…. Continue reading →

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#DM7 Article: Dark Money On The Left Targets North Carolina

Posted on May 3, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

This is a repost of my weekly Da Tech Guy Column: Dark Money On The Left Targets North Carolina Continue reading →

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Has Our Education System Become The Post Office?

Posted on May 1, 2015 by A.P. Dillon

Over the last few years, I’ve taken note of a trend in our public education system. That trend mimics the federal government on a number of levels. These levels include, but are not limited to: Disintegrating transparency; not just at … Continue reading →

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#NCed Legislative Update – 4-21/15

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

There are over 30 education related bills floating around the House and Senate. I’ve started tracking these education bills moving through the legislature.

KEEP READING – SEE THE LIST Continue reading →

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