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Monthly Archives: August 2012

Rally for Public Education at the DNC

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Pamela

Our nation’s public schools face tremendous challenges. Parents, educators, communities and elected officials need to work TOGETHER to build the schools that will prepare our children to face a changing world. Unfortunately, too much precious time, energy and money has … Continue reading →

Posted in Equity

Back to School, Back to Testing

Posted on August 27, 2012 by admin

We hope everyone is having a great first day of school! Here’s what we’re hearing about this year’s tests. As you’ll see, we have a lot of work to do to roll back the testing madness. Please keep us posted … Continue reading →

Posted in Testing | Tagged testing

Addressing the Real Needs of Teachers and Students

Posted on August 21, 2012 by admin

As we approach the new school year, it’s a good time to talk about what our teachers and students need to be successful. Two recent Charlotte Observer opinion pieces present some of the challenges: Kay McSpadden’s Viewpoint, “In Education Poverty … Continue reading →

Posted in Equity | Tagged bullying, morale, poverty
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