November 2019 NCAE News Bulletin by NCAE

NCAE North Carolina Association of Educators

News Bulletin

November 2019

Vol. 50, No. 4

www.ncae.org

Why Are Those Who Commit Their Professional Lives to Our Children Worth Less?

“It is incomprehensible that Republican leadership would think educators could be pressured into taking such an inadequate offer.” — President Mark Jewell

While the citizens of North Carolina continue to wait on a final budget, Republican leaders have put a new twist on the fight by announcing a new plan for educator raises. A new bill would give teachers essentially the same pay raise they would have received under the Republican budget that was vetoed by Governor Cooper earlier in the year. That wasn’t enough for educators in June, and it isn’t enough now. But, if Democrats join the Republicans in overriding the governor’s veto, additional supplements will kick in, taking teachers up to a 4.4 percent increase over two years. A slight increase to be sure, but still insufficient by any standard. In a statement to the press, President Mark Jewell said the educator pay

proposal is wildly insulting to educators of every level. “The miniscule pay increase offered in the proposal passed by the General Assembly is an outrageous affront to the professionalism of every educator in our state, be they a teacher, an Education Support Professional, or a retiree. It is incomprehensible that Republican leadership would think educators could be pressured into taking such an inadequate offer, and we stand with the governor in opposition to this legislation.” In addition to the new educator raise bill, Republicans rolled out House Bill 377, which would fund teacher step increases. The bill would give teachers an additional percentage raise as they move up the experience ladder.

Republicans are using this too as a ploy to get around the governor’s veto. Even with the proposed increases, ESPs would still get less than other state employees have already received, and retirees would be ignored entirely. The question being asked is: Why are the people who commit their professional lives to our children worth less? North Carolinians have waited more than nine months for the General Assembly to do their job and put forth an adequate and reasonable state budget, and they are still waiting. Educators shouldn’t be caught up in Raleigh politics while other state employees get raises! We will find out more when lawmakers return to Raleigh on November 13.

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We Are a Persistent Bunch! The day was chilly and a dampness from the morning rain hung over the Shalen Stadium as I watched the Carolina Courage Women’s Soccer Team defend their title a few weeks ago. I was there cheering them on as part of an Educator Appreciation event, a Kristy Moore partnership between Vice President NCAE and the North Carolina Football Club. To me, the day was not conducive for any outdoor activity, but for those ladies it was like second nature. They were prepared, both mentally and physically. They moved up and down the field with ease as they chased and fought for every goal. I marveled in the courage they exhibited and it reminded me of how much courage we have as educators. Every day that we step into a school in our respective roles takes courage. We must have courage to think outside of the box in order to guarantee each child receives a quality public education. We must have courage to share our stories with members of the community. We must have courage to fight for the profession that we hold dear. The courage that we know we have always had within us has taken a front seat over the past few years. All over the nation we have become more visible and vocal about what it is our students, schools, and we as educators need. We continue to march and rally in an effort to lift our voices against education injustices. We wear the color red every week as a sign of solidarity. We have changed the political climate by our actions at the polls. Without courage, none of this would be possible.

Some think that we should stay silent and be thankful and gracious for what is thrown our way, but that day is long gone! We are a force to be reckoned with! Just like those ladies on the soccer field, we have to be strategic in order to win because we have a lot riding on every move we make. In order for our children – ALL children -- to be successful, they need stable and safe learning environments, resources such as textbooks and up-to-date technology, highly qualified educators in every classroom, and ample numbers of psychologists, social workers, counselors, and nurses to meet professional-to-student standards. It’s our responsibility to make sure that each one of these needs is met! Sometimes the road to success is easy and sometimes it is hard – we have traveled both. Regardless of which road we find ourselves on, we have to be prepared. Courage is one of the most important tools that we can have in our arsenal because it helps move us out of our comfort zone. Now is not the time to be comfortable. The change that we so desperately need and want will only come to fruition with determination and drive, brought on by courage. Each of us has it within us; we just need to figure out how to work through the oppositions, dangers, and hardships. Remember the Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz? Just before meeting the Wizard in the Emerald City, he and the group (Dorothy, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow) had a discussion about courage where the lion mused about what it would be like to be the king of the forest. Just like the cowardly lion wanted to take his rightful place as king of the forest, we can continue to be the state’s gatekeepers of public education as long as we retain our courage. Give in to fear? Not us! Run when times get tough? Not us! We’re a persistent bunch, whose hearts, minds, and spirits are in the right place. Together we will come out on the other side, victorious and more powerful than ever!

NCAE Remembers the Life of Former President Dean Westmoreland Dean Westmoreland, former NCAE president from 1975-1976, recently passed away. Instrumental in the purchasing of land for the current NCAE Center, Westmoreland was a history teacher from Kings Mountain in Cleveland County. He became involved in the Association early in his career and helped merge the North Carolina Teachers Association (NCTA) and the North Carolina Education Association (NCEA) to form NCAE. He was considered a political giant. In the early 1970s he pushed NCAE to raise money for its preferred candidates and to organize teachers to vote. And in 1972, he urged the Association of align itself with an up-and-coming politician running for lieutenant governor named James Hunt, who later because governor and considered NCAE one of his staunch allies.

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Gratitude, A Choice Every November as the weather turns cooler and the leaves start to change color, I am reminded of all the things for which I am grateful, of all the gifts in my life, and of all the choices I have been afforded to be where I currently am. Life is a series of challenges and opportunities. It is what we do with those challenges and opportunities that define us. NCAE is no different. We have been confronted with many challenges and opportunities over the last year but have risen to the occasion to grow the Association and our union and be prepared for what lies ahead. We have much to be thankful for but also much for which to continue to advocate. Over much reflection personally and professionally and as I contemplate my list of gratitude, I include the following on my short list. •Public Education — Without this basic right, our society would crumble. It is the cornerstone of our democracy and gives all a chance to be who they would be. I am a product of public education and a family of educators and was taught to value public education highly, which I do by fighting with all of you for it every day •NCAE Members — All of you. Our members are second to none. Whether it is answering the call to action on a legislative issue or volunteering to be a local leader or committee chair, NCAE members always rise to the challenge and work to make the Association a place where everyone sees themselves. Our members are diverse, in all ways and in our diversity is our strength. I am proud and grateful to be part of this union. I am grateful as well for those who are working to grow our Association in positive and productive ways and build our influence and power. If you haven’t asked someone to join, please do. We are truly stronger together. •NCAE Staff — Our staff also rises to the occasion to partner with all of you to get the work of our union done. Our staff has a variety of important skill sets and capacities that complement the strengths and diversity of our membership. We have recently and

continue to add new staff members to the family. I welcome the new family members and thank the current ones for their dedication. Together, we move the organization forward in our mission and values. Rachelle Johnson

•Change — Yes, Executive Director change. While change can be a bit scary at times, it can also be the catalyst for great growth and evolution. Personally, I have gone through many changes the last two years and continue to be challenged by those effects. Professionally, NCAE is constantly in a stage of growth and evolution, and as your executive director, I am tasked with managing the operations of the union so that we can take advantages of the opportunities that present themselves to move the work of the organization forward. We are approaching the 50th anniversary of the merger of our great legacy organizations – historic and monumental. The gifts they gave us to do our work were bountiful and strategic. I offer we must continue to be visionaries as they were to the needs of the organization for the next 50 years. We are at a pivotal point in history for both our organization and public education in North Carolina. We must be doing all we can to be ready to embrace those possibilities and opportunities as they present themselves. •Family and Friends — Last but certainly not least. While I may not be in the same state as some of my family members and friends, I keep them close and pull on their strength and support when times get a little rough. As the holidays grow near for many, I hope you take a minute to let those you care about know. I know I will, including right now. #TeamNCAE

The NCAE Educa*on Support Personnel Division is seeking nomina-ons for the 2019 NCAE ESP of the Year. The nomina-on form is available by clicking here and is due by November 10.

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American Education Week 2019 Hats Off to Those Who Keep Our Schools Clean As soon as you open the doors of Lakewood Elementary School in Durham, you can feel the love of learning taking place. You can also feel, and see, the pride that goes into keeping the school clean and inviting. That’s because of NCAE member George Conrad, one of four custodians who work to keep floors swept and buffed, bathrooms tidy, and classrooms in order for students and staff. Conrad’s day begins at 6:30 a.m. As he quietly makes his way around the building he says he sometimes reflects on when he was a student in school. “I’d return after summer break and wonder how the school could be so clean,” said Conrad, who has been on the job as a public school employee for 11 years. “In my mind as a little kid, I thought the custodians used some type of magic. But now that I’m a custodian I know what it takes – lots of hard work, caring, and dedication.” Education Support Professionals (ESP) like Conrad play a vital role in how schools function. During American Education Week (November 18-22),

those who make a difference in ensuring that children receive a quality education will be honored and celebrated. November 20 has been dedicated as Education Support Professionals Day. Conrad said being a part of the public school system has made him a better person. He knows his job as a custodian is important, but more so is

serving as a role model to students. “You have to bring your A game every day because these kids are so smart and aware of things, and they pick up on your energy. The way the students interact with me and acknowledge me makes me feel special. I remember one day I was out shopping and felt some arms embrace me and heard the words, ‘Hey, Mr. George, Hey, Mr. George.’ It was one of the students. That really warmed my heart. These kids are truly amazing!” When asked what he would change about his job or the public education system, Conrad responded, “I feel that my job is tailored-made for me. However, I would like to see us [educators] receive better compensation and more recognition for a job well done. ESP staff are dedicated to our schools and students. No matter the pay, weather conditions, or illness, we still continue to show up. I work with three other custodians ages 72, 71, and 64. They are at school every day doing what it takes to make the school look good! The two who are in their 70’s are retired from other jobs but still have to work because their retirement is not sufficient to live on; and that’s so unfortunate. They inspire me every day and that drives me to do the best job that I can, not only for myself, but for the Lakewood Elementary School community!”

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Starting the Day With a Calm Routine Exercises that help young students who’ve experienced trauma transition into the school day in a relaxed and ready state. Mass shootings. ICE raids. Weatherrelated disasters. All of these things are upsetting enough for adults, but can you imagine the toll they have on children? Not to mention what may be occurring in their personal lives when they are away from school. Adversity and trauma can have a profound affect on the lives of students. Many times, they don’t know how to deal with their emotions, which can lead to chronic behavioral, social, and academic issues. To develop and strengthen cognition in children, including those who have experienced trauma, the level of brain development must be addressed, as well as implementing sensory and motor system strategies for emotion regulation as part of daily routines and transitions. The routines described here can be used to begin the day with children who walk into school anxious, angry, and dysregulated. They can help counteract the adversity these children often face in their lives. Although developed for pre-K through the primary grades, some can be implemented with older children. • Steamrollers: This strategy is helpful for children who do not like to be touched directly yet need some deep

pressure to calm an activated nervous system. The children lie on their tummies with their arms spread wide, and roll a large exercise ball up their bodies from their feet to their heads while singing about a steamroller. Then they roll from side to side down one arm and then the other. • Burrito: Combining rhythm and gentle but firm pressure like the steamroller, the burrito is helpful for body awareness. Children lie down on a blanket and slowly roll so that the blanket is wound around them, providing nice pressure. When they’re ready, they unroll with a little speed as if pretending to roll down a hill. • Peaceful Brushing: Children should be sit in a circle. Take a makeup brush and peacefully brush areas of the children’s faces, necks, arms, and hands. The light touch is stimulating in a gentle way – it’s an effective strategy before naptime and during transitions, as well as when students first arrive at school. • Trauma- and Tension-Releasing Exercises: In this exercise, different muscle groups are squeezed, released, and shaken out. Begin by having children scrunch their faces tight and then release the muscles. Have them make fists and then slowly release, shaking them out. Repeat this contraction and release method with shoulders, legs, and arms, and then have students scrunch down in a pretend bear cave to get as small as they can before releasing all their muscle groups and growing big and tall again. • Meet Our Buddies: Children are given small stuffed animals over the winter to care for and attend to while at school. The children give their buddies names, care for them throughout the day, and nap and eat with them. The teacher may want to keep a log noting how the children interact with their buddies and how often, and how they use their buddies during the day. NCAE offers several Adverse Childhood Experiences professional development offerings. For more information, contact LaAlice Hopkins at Laalice.Hopkins@ncae.org.

NEA Asks Supreme Court

to“Do the Right Thing”

for DACA Educators Last month, in a legal brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, NEA urged justices to protect the thousands of educators who rely on a federal immigration policy known as DACA to shield them from fear and deportation. The Trump administration’s inhumane termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2017 “not only broke the law, but more importantly, threatens to sweep away the dreams and aspirations of hundreds of thousands of our students, educators, and neighbors,” said NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia. “The result will be disastrous for students and public education. Young children will suffer the abrupt departure of trusted teachers to the measurable detriment of educational outcomes, teacher shortages will worsen as thousands of DACA educators lose their status, and immigrant students will lose a lifeline to education mentors. Rescinding DACA will deprive young people of the protection and certainty they deserve.” Since 2012, when it was introduced, DACA has enabled about 660,000 young people, known as Dreamers, to be sheltered in two-year increments from deportation. These are people who were brought to the U.S. as children – 37 percent before age 5 – by their parents. With DACA’s protection, they have stepped out of the shadows, getting work permits and Social Security numbers, going to college, and living their dreams. Justices will hear the case on November 12 and decide DACA’s fate sometime in 2020. Lower courts in California, New York, and Washington, D.C. have already ruled the Trump administration’s actions were based on faulty legal reasoning, forcing the administration to continue administering DACA renewals. NEA encourages members to tell their senators and representatives to support the DREAM Act too.

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Dare, Henderson Counties Recognized as National Board School Districts

NC Widens Lead with Nation on SAT Scores The class of 2019 has stepped up its game widening the state’s lead with the nation on the SAT college entrance exam, according to results released by The College Board, which administers the exams. The state’s average SAT score for 2019 high school graduates from all North Carolina public schools was 52 points higher than the national average, increasing least year’s margin of 41 points with the nation. The state’s public school average reached 1,091 out of a possible 1,600, up 1 point from 2018 graduates of public schools. The national average dropped 10 points, from 1,049 in 2018 to 1,039 for public school graduates. In all, 52 percent of North Carolina students from the class of 2019 who took the SAT met both of the exam’s college readiness benchmarks, showing they are likely to take and succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing college courses. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools came out on top, leading the state with a combined average score of 1,287. Nearly 70 percent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools seniors took the SAT. To read more, click here. Two North Carolina Schools Named Best in the Nation J.D. Clement Early College High School in Durham and Union Elementary School in Shallotte have been named 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools, the nation’s top honor. Each year, the U.S. Department of Education honors public and private elementary, middle, and high schools where students achieve very high learning standards or are making notable improvements in closing the achievement gap. Last year eight of the state’s schools received the National Blue Ribbon Award. Up to 420 schools may be nominated each year for the award. The U.S. Department of Education invites nominations from the top education official in all states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, the Department of Defense Education Activity, and the Bureau of Indian Education. Private schools are nominated by The Council for American Private Education.

NCAE member Diane Childress says she is always thinking about her “why.” She is the principal of First Flight Middle School and is a National Board Certified Teacher in Middle Childhood Generalist in Dare County, which has been recognized as a National Board accomplished school district. Dare County Schools and Henderson County Schools will be recognized with an award for the district offices and unique celebrations for the NBCTs in those districts. The National Board Accomplished Districts program, unveiled earlier this fall by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), will honor 81 districts in which at least 20 percent of its teachers have achieved National Board Certification, encouraging teachers to be their best, and effectively driving student learning. Childress says it’s amazing to know that 20 percent of Dare County’s teachers are certified. “I am super proud of the hard work that our cohorts have done at collaborating and supporting each other through the process. I want to continue to encourage others to do the same. There is no other professional learning experience out there that will challenge a teacher’s actions/teaching than National Board Certification. Understanding the core propositions and the architecture of accomplished teaching has changed my life as an educator!” Although she is no longer in the classroom, Childress continues to use what she learned as an NBCT and as a facilitator to lead PLCs, coach teachers, and hold post conferences about lessons. She said she was prompted to pursue National Board Certification because she was ready for a new challenge and is constantly looking for ways to be reflective and get better at what she does. North Carolina has close to 22,000 National Board Certified Teachers. NCAE provides a host of National Board support for those who are initial candidates and those who are renewal candidates. To see a list of NBC support sessions, click here. The NBPTS is an independent, non-profit organization working to advance accomplished teaching for all students. The mission of the organization is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: •Maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; •Providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and •Advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers.

“Education should be one of our top funding priorities; talking about it does not help the teachers and students who desperately need promises fulfilled.” —Solomon Ortiz

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Comebacks to Annoying Comments About Teaching Do you dread holiday gatherings and the inevitable annoying questions about your profession from certain illinformed friends or family? Fear not! NEA has compiled a list of comebacks to crazy comments. When this year’s holiday dinner rolls around (or at any other time your professionalism is called into question) you can show everyone why your career choice and your union are worthy of their highest respect! All your union cares about is higher salaries and more benefits! What about students? Walkouts in spring of 2018 were about much more than salaries and benefits. NEA members routinely ask for student-focused conditions like class-size limits, staff training to improve student learning, collaborative time for sharing effective classroom techniques, strong health and safety provisions, desperately needed classroom materials and equipment, and joint union-management problemsolving that improves their ability to teach students in lowperforming schools. Shouldn’t we also have competitive salaries so we can attract the best teachers? Our students deserve that. Teachers have tenure. You can’t be fired no matter what kind of job you do. Tenure does not mean a “job for life.” It means that a firing needs to come with just cause – and you have a right to a fair hearing to contest charges. Any tenured teacher can be fired for a legitimate reason, after school administrators prove their case. I want to thrive in my profession. For that reason, I do a good job. Must be nice to have summers off! During my weeks “off” I will be mapping out curriculum for the next year, cleaning and organizing my classroom, and trying to finally catch up on all the professional reading and professional development coursework and certification renewals I couldn’t cram into

the weekends or during the school year when I was busy grading and planning lessons, or working my second job. Want to trade places with me? You’re way too educated to be teaching kids. You should be doing something more challenging. Don’t you have an M.A.? Teaching is a calling, not just a job. Compared to the challenges (and rewards) of the classroom, graduate school was a cakewalk. Is it true that the lunch ladies and custodians and bus drivers are members of NEA? What do they contribute to our kids’ education? They’re called Education Support Professionals, and yes, they’re union members. They are on the frontlines of our schools every day – driving students to and from school safely, keeping our schools clean and environmentally sound, making sure our kids eat healthy meals, assisting students in the classrooms, and ensuring the front office runs smoothly. And they’re all essential to a wellrounded education for our kids. Why shouldn’t you be held accountable for student test scores? If you teach well, your students will do well on standardized tests. The trouble is defining the value of a good teacher (or a good student) by test scores alone, when student achievement can be measured in so many more effective ways. Unless, of course, you think your SAT score was the ultimate predictor of your worth? Most people think teachers are paid enough. Why do you still ask for more? Actually, most people support us. According to a recent NPR/lpsos poll, two-thirds of those polled approve of teachers’ unions, three-quarters approve of educators’ right to strike, and just 1 in 4 believe educators in this country are paid fairly. Reprinted with modifications from NEAToday.

Burroughs Wellcome Fund Now Accepting Applications for the PRISM Award

Opportunity

The Promoting Innovation in Science and Mathematics or PRISM Award provides NC public school teachers the opportunity to receive up to $3,000 in funding towards the purchase of STEM-related materials and up to $1,500 for any necessary training for those materials. The award was created in 2012 by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to support teachers in their efforts to provide quality hands-on, inquiry-based activities for their students. “At a time of limited budgets, the PRISM award provides an opportunity for teachers to be creative and innovative in a STEM teaching and learning environment.” said Alfred Mays, program officer at the Burroughs Wellcome Fund. “We encourage teachers to take advantage of this opportunity to expose and inspire their students with STEM experiences.” Teachers may apply at https://www.bwfund.org/grant-programs/prism. The deadline for submitting applications is December 5, 2019.

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