Education
Wicomico Tax Dollars Supporting Marxist Doctrine
I know, it sounds a bit over-the-top. It also happens to be true.
While I seldom agree with Bill Duvall on matters of public education, he happens to be dead on in this post. The National Education Association (NEA) has always promoted a leftist agenda. Two of their latest forays into socialism are [...]
A Modest Proposal for Education Reform
Abolish tenure? Merit pay? End seniority as the primary basis for pay raises? Annual performance reviews that could result in dismissal? These are just some of the ideas emanating from Washington, DC - home of the nation’s most expensive and under performing public school system.
While an excellent idea, I don’t think [...]
Correction Requested from Board of Ed
In relation to an article in Wednesday’s Daily Times and our post covering the WCBOE meeting the Daily Times, Delmarva Dealings, and Salisbury News have all received an email WCBOE chairwoman Robin Holloway asking for a correction.
Our reporting of the quote was based on the Daily Times article. The Daily Times has not chosen [...]
Wicomico Superintendent Berates County Government
Wicomico County Board of Education Interim Superintendent Tom Field as let off a salvo aimed at the Wicomico County government, and the County Council in particular. Upon the passage of a final budget by the WCBOE, Field remarked:
“It’s disappointing that we don’t get the support from our local government,” Field said. “But we will [...]
Teachers’ Union Attacks Delaware Charter Schools
It would be unfair to question the motivations of an individual teacher, but there appears to be no question as to where the Delaware State Education Association (DSEA) is coming from - destroy charter schools to put more money in the pockets of their members AND in the union’s coffers. The News-Journal outlines the [...]
Why Didn’t I Get Paid to Go to PTA?
Your tax dollars at work! Red Maryland explains why $1 million will be spent to get parents to attend PTA meetings in Baltimore City.
I may actually start to agree with Bill Duvall about public education.
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Charlie Copeland Fights Moratorium on Charter Schools
Delaware Sen. Charlie Copeland (R-4) is leading opposition in the Delaware Senate against SJR 11, which would impose a one year moratorium on new charter school applications.
Copeland, who currently serves as Minority Leader in the Delaware Senate, is also a candidate for Delaware Lt. Governor.
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Wicomico Budget - It’s All Because of the Revenue Cap
If you actually believe this, then voluntarily send more money in to the county.
Today’s Daily Times provides evidence that the mainstream media loves big government and those that love to spend the money of the average taxpayer. Reading Greg Latshaw’s piece almost makes me want to change my voter registration.
According to the Daily Times, [...]
Thoughts On The ENP Discussion
OK, I didn’t stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night. However all parties flailing around about this topic are missing some salient points.
There is a market out there for teachers; each and every school district is more or less competitive than its rivals, near and far, on a variety of factors. Pay [...]
Wicomico Board of Education - It’s Not Just About Retirement Anymore
Thanks to a well written article in Sunday’s Daily Times (along with a very interesting supplement on pages A6-A7), discussion of the Wicomico County Board of Education’s (WCBOE) Early Notification Program (ENP) should take a dramatic turn. The WCBOE’s stated purposes for the ENP are simple: retention (especially for those with 20 - [...]
A Response to Both Supporters and Detractors
I want to thank all of you for your comments on the recent post “A Little Known Perk at the Wicomico County Board of Education” which appeared both on Delmarva Dealings and on Salisbury News. Whether you supported my point of view (POV) or not, I appreciate you taking the time to respond. [...]
A Little Known Perk at the Wicomico County Board of Education
Are you aware that the Wicomico County Board of Education has a program to give teachers and staff a 10% raise for each of their last three years on the job? The program is called the “Early Notification Program” or ENP.
Here’s how it works. You file for the program stating your intention to [...]
Transparency in Teacher Contracts
Mark Newgent of the Main Adversary and one of my colleagues at Red Maryland has brought to our attention a great bill currently before the Maryland Senate. SB-230, the Public School Collective Bargaining Sunshine Act would require all county boards of education to make public any collective bargaining agreement within 10 days of its [...]
Thomas Jefferson Would Be Proud
The College of William & Mary, alma mater of Thomas Jefferson, is spending over $2,000 to bring the “Sex Workers’ Art Show” to the university. The next time someone questions the value of a “Liberal Arts” education, you’ll be able to respond.
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Funding Is Always the Answer - If You’re a Liberal
True to form, educators are praising Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal to spend $333 million on construction and renovations. And why not? We all know that the more you spend on education, the more our children learn. Right?
Of course that’s the truth. If it weren’t the case, the District of Columbia [...]
