by admin | Jan 9, 2021 | Uncategorized
The proposed new social standards by The NC Department of Public Instruction (DPI) were sent to teachers for their comments in a recent survey. Below is one question and a teacher’s response for a 4th grade standard that is supposed to teach North Carolina history....
by admin | Nov 2, 2020 | Education - K-12, Learning and Education, Uncategorized
Joe worked all day with shovel in hand, Digging a hole on the back of our land. Behind our cabin so neat and tight, Now he carries her out and lays her low With trembling voice and words said slow He covers her up and goes in for the night. She did not play with me...
by admin | Oct 22, 2020 | Education - K-12, Learning and Education, Politics, Politics - NC, Politics - US, Uncategorized
Why Johnny Still Can’t Read By BAKER A. MITCHELL JR. October 10, 2020 6:30 AM Public schools are passing students who can’t read at any level — all to avoid blaming teachers, lawmakers, and bureaucrats. Public schools from coast...
by admin | Aug 22, 2020 | Education - K-12, Learning and Education, Politics - US, Uncategorized
Teachers’ unions focus on politics rather than educating children The ‘can’t do’ attitude of unions gets in the way, while charter schools remain in crosshairs. By Baker A. Michell Jr. – – Monday, August 17, 2020 ANALYSIS/OPINION:...
by admin | May 31, 2020 | Education - K-12, Learning and Education, Uncategorized
Why Many Charter Schools Were Better Prepared for Covid-19 By Baker A. MitchellMay 29, 2020 “U.S. schools were not prepared for an overnight shift to virtual learning,” USA Today reported recently, a fact that became obvious to most parents as soon as...
by admin | Mar 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
OPINION: Will Biden stand with black parents on charter schools or with the NEA? by Baker A. Mitchell | March 21, 2020 12:00 AM Joe Biden’s endorsement by the National Education Association, America’s largest union, puts the likely Democratic nominee in this year’s...
