North Carolina New Schools

Archive / September, 2012

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Where did the summer go?

Shiny trinkets are shiny.

Really, where did it go? Just yesterday I was entering final grades and picking out rafting shoes, and now I am setting up my classroom and just spent two days with my new students during our freshman summer camp/orientation.

This summer has been a whirlwind of learning new technologies, creating new friendships, facing challenging tasks and enjoying lots of fun. ...

A smarter curriculum for NC schools

Shiny trinkets are shiny.

The new common standards that North Carolina’s public schools have adopted this year are a matter of common sense. There’s ample evidence that students across the United States are losing their competitive edge in a world becoming more competitive by the day.

Few would disagree that jobs are harder to get. Good jobs that pay a living wage, even harder. ...