My take at Cardinal & Pine: https://cardinalpine.com/story/forcing-kids-back-in-class-for-end-of-year-testing-makes-no-sense/
Why are we expecting more from children than from our leaders?
Children should neither set the example for nor sacrifice more than antsy adults: https://cardinalpine.com/story/the-covid-classroom-is-stressful-but-dont-blame-teachers-blame-your-leaders/
1620’s Mayflower Compact should inspire 2020’s Thanksgiving Compact
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday there are some teachable moments from their year-long struggle that can inform our current plight: https://cardinalpine.com/story/commentary-staying-home-is-what-the-spirit-of-thanksgiving-is-about-in-2020/
As Superintendent, Tony Tata couldn’t manage school buses in Wake County. How can he lead in Trump’s Department of Defense?
A walk down memory lane this week in Cardinal & Pine: https://cardinalpine.com/story/an-outsider-on-the-inside-tony-tatas-rise-from-ruining-schools-in-nc-to-a-top-position-in-the-trump-admin/
Why the 2020 Election in NC Will Leave Many With Buyer’s Remorse
My take on the election results in Cardinal & Pine: https://cardinalpine.com/story/from-a-teacher-why-2020-election-in-nc-will-leave-many-with-buyers-remorse/
NC Must Vote as Though Public Education is at Stake.
Link below for my take in Cardinal & Pine https://cardinalpine.com/story/im-a-nc-teacher-you-should-vote-as-if-public-education-is-at-stake/
November 3 is #DumpDaleDay
Read more: July 23, 2019: Treasurer Folwell's Clear Pricing Plan Must Not Interfere With Clear Open Enrollment September 1, 2019: To celebrate Labor Day and remind us of its significance, here is my C&D from the SHPNC June 16, 2020: NC’s latest shell game: paying for your “raise” with money from your health plan