Today’s look at what’s going on in McDowell County Schools is just a first look. From a middle school magnet model designed to build thinkers to universal pre-K to their own advanced leadership roles pilot to transitioning an alternative school into a STEM early college, they are daring to do things differently. I was greeted by a school pig named “Crispy Bacon,” and met teachers who have previous lives as a NASA scientist and a cryptid hunter and a published novelist. One teacher drives from Asheville to teach in a school he calls home. A beginning teacher said his access to an effective mentor has been “absolutely invaluable.” It’s a district that is pulling together instead of apart in the face of these unprecedented times. Stay tuned.
Here is your updated playlist from our mountain philosopher, Superintendent Jeff McDaris.
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28 years later, NC schools still seeking Leandro case's promise of a 'sound basic education'
A documentary and in-depth look at Leandro.... Read the rest
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What is the 'Leandro Plan?'
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Timeline of events in Leandro
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How are North Carolina schools funded?
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Take a look at College y Consejos on Tik Tok to better understand what it's like for students to apply for college for the first time
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Fueling the fire of teaching desire: How tutoring is helping one future teacher
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Violence, Threats, and Harassment Are Taking a Toll on Teachers, Survey Shows
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Schools Warn of Hunger, Higher Costs When Federal Meal Waivers End
