Thursday, December 6, 2012
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Friday, November 2, 2012
RANDOM CHAOS SAMPLING
Those who have not attended Wake County Board of Education meetings perhaps don't witness what amounts to a constant level of disruption and rude and belligerent chatter from the Great Schools (not students) in Wake leadership. The snapshots below feature what has become a perpetual ritual for the likes of Amy Lee and Yevonne Brannon. These clips come from a less than one hour time period at a recent Board of Education meeting. In recognition of her chaos creation activities, Keith Sutton recently appointed her to his Board Advisory Council.
If anyone has any footage of Kevin Hill reprimanding them as he has neighborhood school supporters, please send it our way. We cannot locate any.
If anyone has any footage of Kevin Hill reprimanding them as he has neighborhood school supporters, please send it our way. We cannot locate any.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
JIM MARTIN - RETRO
Look at this quote from Jim Martin:
“Let’s look at bringing neighborhoods together and evening achievement,” Martin said.
“Let’s look at bringing neighborhoods together and evening achievement,” Martin said.
N&O - October 31, 2012
Once again we are back to the pre-2009 assignment by diversity policy. Note that he talks about spreading around/"evening" achievement. We are back to the place where we focused not on addressing the challenges facing socio-economically disadvantaged students but rather spreading them around like pawns in a statistical chess game. This "nationally recongized" policy resulted in a stellar 54.2% graduation rate for socio-economically disadvantaged students in Wake County.
We await for scientist Jim Martin's data showing how the former diversity assignment Policy 6200 improved academic performance. Since you are building a new assignment policy based on "evening achievement," let's see your data set.
Once again we are back to the pre-2009 assignment by diversity policy. Note that he talks about spreading around/"evening" achievement. We are back to the place where we focused not on addressing the challenges facing socio-economically disadvantaged students but rather spreading them around like pawns in a statistical chess game. This "nationally recongized" policy resulted in a stellar 54.2% graduation rate for socio-economically disadvantaged students in Wake County.
We await for scientist Jim Martin's data showing how the former diversity assignment Policy 6200 improved academic performance. Since you are building a new assignment policy based on "evening achievement," let's see your data set.
GREAT SILENCE IN WAKE
When it comes to speaking out on a rushed assignment plan that the N&O describes as put together "quickly for next year" and is ...
not available yet for public review until November 13 and will have a final vote less than a month later on December 11, has no public hearings scheduled yet, and is subject to even further tweaks by Martin and Evans ...
GSIW is GREAT SILENCE IN WAKE.
When Tony Tata or neighborhood school supporters are not in charge, they stay silent. You won't hear them talk about transparency, a detailed financial analysis, a rushed process, public input, etc. because it was never about that. It was all about chaos creation, power and control. Prom Queen comments are horrendous, but Keith Sutton's "kick your a$$" or "shut the f@&% up" don't meet with the same concern.
not available yet for public review until November 13 and will have a final vote less than a month later on December 11, has no public hearings scheduled yet, and is subject to even further tweaks by Martin and Evans ...
GSIW is GREAT SILENCE IN WAKE.
When Tony Tata or neighborhood school supporters are not in charge, they stay silent. You won't hear them talk about transparency, a detailed financial analysis, a rushed process, public input, etc. because it was never about that. It was all about chaos creation, power and control. Prom Queen comments are horrendous, but Keith Sutton's "kick your a$$" or "shut the f@&% up" don't meet with the same concern.
Friday, October 19, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
Sunday, October 7, 2012
MY FAVORITE POLITICAL SIGN
Is located on Haworth Street in front of Susan Hill's former "health" organization.
Friday, October 5, 2012
2012 Sapphire Gala - Presidential Salutation Award Honoree Honorable Charles Meeker
St. Augustine's College honors Charles Meeker. He's credited for being "instrumental ... in the creation of a light rail sytem." Last time I checked no system was created and that decision rests with Wake voters.
Noticeable what the video highlights as Meeker's "accomplishments." It's all downtown. And not just downtown which theoretically would include areas like the South Park community of Shaw University and the College Park community of St. Augustine's College. Compared to Raleigh's "livable streets" those areas received the red-headed stepchild treatment under Meeker's watch - including serious crime issues and murders just outside St. Augustine's doorstep. Funny that St. Augustine's would thank him for this.
Noticeable what the video highlights as Meeker's "accomplishments." It's all downtown. And not just downtown which theoretically would include areas like the South Park community of Shaw University and the College Park community of St. Augustine's College. Compared to Raleigh's "livable streets" those areas received the red-headed stepchild treatment under Meeker's watch - including serious crime issues and murders just outside St. Augustine's doorstep. Funny that St. Augustine's would thank him for this.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
MORE PARENTAL ACTIVISM
Interesting group of other "parents" on their email list. More chaos creation. Stay tuned ...
Raleigh, NC -- On Saturday October 6, NC HEAT (Heroes Emerging Among Teens) will march and rally as part of Dignity In School's National Week of Action Against School Push-Out. Students, educators, families and public education advocates will gather at Washington GT Magnet Elementary School for a speak out and press conference, then march to Central Prison. The event will raise awareness of the issues and policies that contribute to North Carolina’s school to prison pipeline and school push-out.
Press Conference at 4:30p at Washington Elementary (1000 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC)
Closing Rally, Speak Out & Participatory Cultural Event at 6:00p at Central Prison
This action is part of Dignity in School's National Week of Action on School Push-out, September 29 to October 6, 2012. Throughout the week, thousands of parents, students, educators and education advocates will take part in student-led actions and events around the country to expose the school push-out crisis and advocate for the human rights of every young person and student to a quality education and to be treated with dignity.
NC HEAT FACEBOOK EVENT
NC HEAT WEBSITE
“We need to work together to turn schools into places where kids feel safe, and not hunted,” said Qasima Wideman, a junior at Cary High School and member of NC HEAT.
“As we say good-bye to Anthony Tata, who showed through his actions that he was more concerned about partisanship and proximity than he was with equity, we need to think about what kind of values & priorities we as students want to see in the next Wake County superintendent. We demand an open process and meaningful input from students, educators, and families when hiring this person. We demand someone who will work hard to end policies that lead to push-out in our schools and who is committed to end the school to prison pipeline. We call for an end to school policies that criminalize immigrant, LGBTQ youth, and youth of color,” said Monserrat Alvarez, a founding member of NC HEAT.
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From: Action for Community in Raleigh (ACRe) [mailto:actionforcommunity@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 3:44 PM
To: Action for Community in Raleigh (ACRe)
Cc: Christine Kushner; Christopher Brook; Christopher Hill; Haddix, Elizabeth McLaughlin; gabe@taltongilbert.com; peter@taltongilbert.com; Nancy Petty; Nancy.McFarlane@raleighnc.gov; Russ.Stephenson@raleighnc.gov; eugene.weeks@raleighnc.gov; klhill@wcpss.net; ksutton@wcpss.net; tqureshi@email.unc.edu; Mark Dorosin
Subject: RELEASE: WILL FIRING TATA STOP WAKE'S STPP? NC HEAT OCT 6 School to Prison March in Raleigh
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 3:44 PM
To: Action for Community in Raleigh (ACRe)
Cc: Christine Kushner; Christopher Brook; Christopher Hill; Haddix, Elizabeth McLaughlin; gabe@taltongilbert.com; peter@taltongilbert.com; Nancy Petty; Nancy.McFarlane@raleighnc.gov; Russ.Stephenson@raleighnc.gov; eugene.weeks@raleighnc.gov; klhill@wcpss.net; ksutton@wcpss.net; tqureshi@email.unc.edu; Mark Dorosin
Subject: RELEASE: WILL FIRING TATA STOP WAKE'S STPP? NC HEAT OCT 6 School to Prison March in Raleigh
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE 10/2/2012
Contacts:
Monserrat Alvarez - 919-349-0928
Carly Campbell - 919-265-4645
Contacts:
Monserrat Alvarez - 919-349-0928
Carly Campbell - 919-265-4645
Will Firing Superintendent Tata Stop the School to Prison
Pipeline?
Saturday October 6 Students Across the Triangle Will March From Washington Elementary to Central Prison to End School Push-Out
Saturday October 6 Students Across the Triangle Will March From Washington Elementary to Central Prison to End School Push-Out
Raleigh, NC -- On Saturday October 6, NC HEAT (Heroes Emerging Among Teens) will march and rally as part of Dignity In School's National Week of Action Against School Push-Out. Students, educators, families and public education advocates will gather at Washington GT Magnet Elementary School for a speak out and press conference, then march to Central Prison. The event will raise awareness of the issues and policies that contribute to North Carolina’s school to prison pipeline and school push-out.
Press Conference at 4:30p at Washington Elementary (1000 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, NC)
Closing Rally, Speak Out & Participatory Cultural Event at 6:00p at Central Prison
This action is part of Dignity in School's National Week of Action on School Push-out, September 29 to October 6, 2012. Throughout the week, thousands of parents, students, educators and education advocates will take part in student-led actions and events around the country to expose the school push-out crisis and advocate for the human rights of every young person and student to a quality education and to be treated with dignity.
NC HEAT FACEBOOK EVENT
NC HEAT WEBSITE
“We need to work together to turn schools into places where kids feel safe, and not hunted,” said Qasima Wideman, a junior at Cary High School and member of NC HEAT.
“As we say good-bye to Anthony Tata, who showed through his actions that he was more concerned about partisanship and proximity than he was with equity, we need to think about what kind of values & priorities we as students want to see in the next Wake County superintendent. We demand an open process and meaningful input from students, educators, and families when hiring this person. We demand someone who will work hard to end policies that lead to push-out in our schools and who is committed to end the school to prison pipeline. We call for an end to school policies that criminalize immigrant, LGBTQ youth, and youth of color,” said Monserrat Alvarez, a founding member of NC HEAT.
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Monday, August 27, 2012
HOW WOULD YOU RECOGNIZE "HEROES" FOR SEPTEMBER 11?
Here's what the Wake County Democrat Party has planned:
The Wake County Democratic Party is proud to honor the 2012
Democratic Heroes, Rep. Jennifer Weiss and Rep. Grier Martin. Net proceeds for
the event will be provided to the Wake County Democratic Party for efforts this
fall! Join us on Monday, September 10, for this
event.
Remarks by Wake County Clerk of Court
Lorrin Freeman, Lillian's List Executive Director Carol Teal, and House
Democratic Whip Rick Glazier. Come out to meet the various candidates running
this election cycle. In Wake County, we have
over 30 Democrats including President Barack Obama on the ballot. They all need
our help to defeat right-wing Republican opponents!
This is the 5th annual Wake Democratic Men's Heroes event.
Previous recipients:
2007-Miriam Block
2008-Betty Ann Knudsen
2009-Harold Webb
2010-Al Adams
2011-Charles Meeker & Anne McLaurin
There will be a sit-down dinner and cash bar. Vegetarian meals upon
request.
Want to take a bigger role towards victory? Become a
Sponsor:
Platinum Sponsor: $ 250 (includes two meals)
Gold Sponsor: $ 100 (includes one meal)
Silver Sponsor $ 75 (includes one meal)
Respond by September 3rd in order to have your name in the
program.
Individual Meal $ 40 for Democratic Men's Members/Additional meals
for sponsors
Individual Meal-Non-member/non-sponsor $ 50
Annual Democratic Men's Membership--$ 20
Individual tickets at the door only if available
Checks should be made payable to: Wake County Democratic Men's Club
and mailed to
Adrian W. Dellinger, Treasurer, 2101 Mariner Circle, Raleigh, NC
27603.
*Please include the sponsorhip level, name(s) to be listed as
sponors, and employer/occupation.
If you have any questions please call Ronnie Condrey at 919-819-9075
or email Adrian Dellinger at Democraticheroes2012RSVP@gmail.com.
-Forward to Victory 2012-
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Today Dr. Jim .....
Today the all knowing Dr. Jim "I'm smarter than you" Martin demanded an immediate meeting with Superintendent (oops I mean Coach) Tom O'Brien to review NC State's football program for this fall.
After the successful season last fall and O'Brien's remarks of strong progress that he wants to build upon, Jim Martin said that we should not expect success and a careful review of the data shows that. He said that it is "common" that when the "core" players leave the team will decline and that the gains were only because we had several years with veteran players and the team's structure will now change.
He also wants to lecture the offensive and defensive coordinators concerning their playbook. Dr. Jim has conducted an analysis of NC State's offensive and defensive strategy the last several years and has found flaws. He wants to dictate (oops I mean show) to them how he can design it better.
After the successful season last fall and O'Brien's remarks of strong progress that he wants to build upon, Jim Martin said that we should not expect success and a careful review of the data shows that. He said that it is "common" that when the "core" players leave the team will decline and that the gains were only because we had several years with veteran players and the team's structure will now change.
He also wants to lecture the offensive and defensive coordinators concerning their playbook. Dr. Jim has conducted an analysis of NC State's offensive and defensive strategy the last several years and has found flaws. He wants to dictate (oops I mean show) to them how he can design it better.
Monday, February 20, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
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