How is a standardized test like a zombie? They’re mindless, and they just keep coming. It’s time to fight high-stakes standardized tests! Join the undead for a rally at the Government Center Plaza, 600 E 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202 … Continue reading
A group of courageous CMS teachers and staff stood before the Board of Education asking to help create a workplace culture “where passion and creative striving replace fear and stress, where enthusiastic teamwork replaces punitive blame, and where supportive compassion … Continue reading
Please join us at the Board of Education meeting on Sept. 11. The DNC has departed, but there’s still much to do. Teacher morale and the new state tests will both be addressed at the school board meeting on Tuesday, … Continue reading
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
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
The NC House and Senate passed a budget that includes items that had been in separate education bills. The good news – Teacher career status remains intact. Teachers will not be force to accept short term contracts. – Corporate tax … Continue reading
The NC House and Senate are currently considering legislation that will increase testing madness and weaken public schools. Last year, it was your timely e-mails that helped kill HB 546 and stall testing madness in CMS. E-mail legislators about Senate … Continue reading
The National Resolution targets state and federal officials because high-stakes standardized testing is driven by their policies. Help open officials’ eyes to the damage their policies are doing to children and schools! Tell legislators and school board members how fed … Continue reading