Topic: Hits & Misses – A Legislative Recap
The General Assembly just wrapped up its short session for 2018 with a return date of November 27th after the fall election. This week we take a look at what happened in the short session in terms of education by talking to some key stakeholders. We’ll get their take on the hits and misses and what it all might mean for education in North Carolina.
Guests:
Justin Parmenter, 7th Grade Teacher, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Dr. Shirley Prince, Executive Director, NC Principals & Assistant Principals’ Association
Rob Thompson, Deputy Director, NC Child
Alexandra Sirota, Director, Budget & Tax Center
Resources
EdLines
Budget cuts force layoffs at DPI
https://www.ncforum.org/steep-cuts-to-north-carolinas-education-agency-hurt-low-performing-schools-the-most/
https://www.ednc.org/2018/06/29/state-superintendent-announces-elimination-of-61-positions-at-state-dpeartment-of-public-instruction
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article214065504.html
State Board, Superintendent battle rages on
https://www.wral.com/strife-between-state-board-superintendent-mark-johnson-continues/17671080/
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article214252889.html
Another private voucher school scandal
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article214433599.html
New study finds aspiring teachers view black students as more hostile
http://wunc.org/post/report-aspiring-teachers-more-likely-view-behavior-black-boys-hostile
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