[…] students succeed? Equity and excellence in education have been and continue to be civil rights issues for marginalized students of color and/or in poverty. In 1999, Jean Anyon published her […]
Friday Report – September 1, 2017
[…] Assembly’s return in October is that they have allowed themselves a wide berth of possible issues upon which they can vote. Under the terms of this most recent adjournment, they […]
Friday Report – November 17, 2017
[…] for the benefit of our 1.5 million school children. With stakes this high and constitutional issues this significant, this is clearly a case that ought to be heard by our […]
Will North Carolina Schools See a Fix in January for the Class Size Crisis?
[…] from where he sits, Rep. Horn says the best way to resolve all of the issues that are coming as a result of a reduced class size law that leaves […]
Education Matters – Future of Education in the American South
[…] Interview Segments Accelerating the Pace: The Future of Education in the American South https://www.ncforum.org/accelerating-the-pace-the-future-of-education-in-the-american-south/ https://www.gpee.org/policy- issues/columbia-group/ SHARE CLIPS FROM THIS EPISODE We are seeking leaders who make a difference in […]
Friday Report – February 23, 2018
[…] will consider arming school faculty. Moore said the committee will look at a myriad of issues and get feedback from school districts and law enforcement. To continue reading the complete […]
Education Matters – One-on-one with Lt. Governor Dan Forest
One-on-one with Lt. Governor Dan Forest North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest discusses top education issues including school safety & arming teachers, digital learning, school choice and state of public […]
Friday Report – March 16, 2018
[…] they’re not targeting any specific district this year but want to learn more about what issues would be involved in breaking them up. On Tuesday, representatives from the state Department […]
Education Matters – Racial Disparity in School Discipline
[…] mandate fix becomes law https://www.heraldsun.com/news/local/education/article199108999.html https://www.dailytarheel.com/article/2018/02/class-size-0221 General Assembly exploring breaking up school districts https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/education/article204873359.html https://www.ednc.org/2018/03/14/ issues-equity-efficiency-control-surround-district-division/ Innovative School District contract awarded https://www.ncpublicschools.org/ncisd/ School safety remains in spotlight https://www.wral.com/preparing-teachers-to-use-guns-in-schools-not-easy-/17419222/ https://marchforourlives.com/ Interview […]
Friday Report – March 30, 2018
[…] systems are better than larger ones. A committee of state lawmakers is studying the potential issues involved with breaking up any of North Carolina’s 115 school districts into smaller ones. […]
Friday Report – April 6, 2018
[…] a public university in every state, Puerto Rico, and the District of Columbia. Each state issues different mandates for different subjects, and a handful want to see a demonstration of […]
Friday Report – April 13, 2018
[…] a state legislative committee said Wednesday they didn’t have enough time to address all the issues that would come up if any of North Carolina’s 115 school districts were split […]
Will the General Assembly fix critical design flaws in new principal pay plan?
[…] a solid budget, effectively handle public relations, create a culture of trust and respect, manage issues related to the needs of exceptional children, tackle very challenging school safety topics, the […]
Friday Report – April 27, 2018
[…] Jirak, Brunswick County School Teacher. Photo Credit: WWAY. A town hall for teachers talked about issues with pay and funding for supplies in North Carolina and local schools. The discussion […]
New Innovative School District spends big on public relations, applicant reviews in first year
[…] ISD staff, nearly $90,000 will be devoted to public relations services that include “reputation and issues management and crisis response counsel.” Those funds will also pay for the construction of […]
Friday Report – May 4, 2018
[…] ISD staff, nearly $90,000 will be devoted to public relations services that include “reputation and issues management and crisis response counsel.” Those funds will also pay for the construction of […]
Friday Report – May 11, 2018
[…] episode 55. In this episode, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest (pictured below, right) discusses top education issues including school safety & arming teachers, digital learning, school choice and state of public […]
Friday Report – May 18, 2018
[…] across North Carolina. Each class includes a cohort of fellows who focus on education policy issues and the wide range of factors that influence education in North Carolina. Fellows will […]
Friday Report – May 25, 2018
[…] across North Carolina. Each class includes a cohort of fellows who focus on education policy issues and the wide range of factors that influence education in North Carolina. Fellows will […]
The Good, The Needs Improvement, and The Ugly in the State Budget
[…] thorough study with ample time to determine how any new model appropriately addresses the critical issues of adequacy and equity of funding. THE NEEDS IMPROVEMENT Classroom resources. Just two weeks ago, […]
Friday Report – June 8, 2018
[…] across North Carolina. Each class includes a cohort of fellows who focus on education policy issues and the wide range of factors that influence education in North Carolina. Fellows will […]
Friday Report – August 3, 2018
[…] across North Carolina. Each class includes a cohort of fellows who focus on education policy issues and the wide range of factors that influence education in North Carolina. Fellows will […]
Education Matters – Students and Race
[…] follows a diverse group of students at a suburban Chicago high school as they navigate issues of race and life. One of the student stars of the series, Tiara Oliphant, […]
Education Matters – How will the election affect education in NC?
[…] to discuss the election and what it could mean for education policy and other key issues in North Carolina. Guests: Colin Campbell, Editor, The Insider Jeff Tiberii, Capitol Bureau Chief, […]