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NORTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATORS
Volume 46, No. 8
April 24-29, Join NCAE in Standing Up for Schools Our Students Deserve! On April 25, North Carolina lawmakers will return to Raleigh for the beginning of the short legislative session. NCAE will be ready by unveiling a statewide plan of action called “Stand Up for Schools Our Students Deserve,” which will be an effort to mobilize supporters of public education and deepen their knowledge of what it will take to defend and transform our public schools. “We have strategically coordinated this event to take place the first week that the General Assembly is back in town to let legislators know that NCAE’s presence remains strong and that our fight to save public education continues,” said NCAE President Rodney Ellis. “Our focus is to encourage decision-makers to lead in ways that improve the health of our state’s public schools, not continue down the path of ruin and dismantling.” Activities will take place the week of April 24 through April 29 and will include the following: Sunday, April 24 – Pray-In: Leaders of the faith community will be encouraged to organize services leading their congregations in discussions about engaging in efforts to defend and transform our public schools. Monday, April 25 – Walk-In: This is the morning that the General Assembly will convene. Students, parents, educators, and community supporters are encouraged to hold propublic education events outside of their schools before the school day begins. After the event, supporters are asked to “walk in” to schools and participate in
school-based events or engage in support for educators and students. Tuesday, April 26 – Call-In: All public education supporters are asked to call their state representatives and encourage them to play a leading role in rebuilding the health of our state’s public school system. Wednesday, April 27 – Grade-In: All educators are encouraged to gather in public places with work they would typically take home and engage people in conversations about the public education profession. Thursday, April 28 – Teach-In: Supporters of public education are asked to gather in schools, homes, community centers, etc. to watch a short online workshop and have a discussion that leaves them with a better understanding the action needed to defend and transform our schools.
Friday, April 29 – All In: Public education supporters are asked to gather in public places where there is a lot of car/foot traffic to hold events that declare community support for public schools. As part of its legislative agenda, the Association, along with its coalition partners, has developed five pro-public school resolutions it will bring before lawmakers this session. They are: 1) Freedom of Speech for Educators, 2) Raise North Carolina’s Per-Pupil Expenditure, 3) End the Voucher Program, 4) End the A-F School Grading System, and 5) No Achievement School District. Click here for more details on each resolution. “We know that this year is a critical one for public education, and it is going to take all of us to be ‘All In’,” said Ellis. “If we are going to give our students the education they deserve and if we are going to make sure that you as educators and your schools have the resources needed to be successful, we must be engaged and involved and we must engage and involve the community in our efforts. I strongly encourage all local affiliates to participate in the week of action activities and extend invitations throughout your communities. Let’s show those on Jones Street that the educators and citizens of North Carolina have had enough and will unite to “Stand Up for Schools Our Students Deserve.’” Everything locals will need to assist them in planning these activities can be found here.
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Strong Partnerships = Success for Strong Public Schools As we move further into the 2016 political season, it’s important that we share the message of why public education and public schools in North Carolina are so vital. Having strong partnerships with like-minded coalition groups helps make that job easier Mark Jewell because no organization, not Vice President even NCAE, can do it alone. During the week of April 24-29, you will be asked to participate in the “Stand Up for Schools Our Students Deserve” action campaign, which was developed with the help of some of our coalition partners. Because of the values each group has about public education, we were able to come together for the common good and not let our individual passions and opinions keep us from the important work we had before us…to engage you and members of the community in saving our public schools and making sure our students succeed. What served as a driving force and what connected us was our commitment to ensure that EVERY child gets the best quality education possible so he/she can learn and grow. Now, it’s not always easy to belong to a coalition group because every organization has its own lens through which it looks. But one thing I know, the focus of our work has been and continues to be turning North Carolina back into a world-class education state. It was only a few years ago that we were making some impressive gains and then everything changed, from the Legislature to the governor’s office.
Help NCAE by Going “All In” for Public Education
Public education quickly became viewed as a bloated government agency that lawmakers streamlined and made drastic cuts to. However, when we as an association began a movement to fight for change, we discovered the voices of other organizations with threads that fold into the tapestry of providing every child with a free basic public education. Together we recognized that reaching out to parents and businesses who see that a strong economy lies in a strong public education system was necessary for our advocacy work. We learned that we can put aside whatever differences we have, lock arms, and jointly work together to change the trajectory that is currently our reality. During the NCAE Convention a few weeks ago, many delegates spoke passionately about the advocacy work we do for our students. Out of those discussions came a mandate to roll up our sleeves and change what is occurring, with NCAE leading the way. I encourage not only those delegates, but all members, to fuel that passion and those conversations that took place in Winston-Salem. I implore you to take that energy and commitment and turn it into positive action in your locals so that we can come out stronger together against our opponents who will try to divide us on the issues. Reach out to organizations and individuals who share the same goals and who seek the same results. As dreamers, activists, and true believers who know and understand the fearless power of collective action, let’s make sure our voice, and the voices of our partners, remain at the table, because if we’re not there, someone else is going to define us. And that’s not going to happen…not on our watch!
NCAE will sponsor three statewide “All In” election trainings that will assist you in your work to change the current political landscape. These trainings will provide information on the Association’s endorsement process, NCAE’s campaign plans, ways to help pro-public education candidates, and other tools needed in order for us to successfully make a difference in November. Each of the trainings will be held from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and are FREE for members. To sign up, visit http://www.ncae.org/ all-in-trainings/. • April 23 – Hickory: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 1385 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd. SE • April 30 – Greenville: (Location to TBD) • May 7 – Raleigh: NCAE Center – 700 South Salisbury St. For more information about the trainings, e-mail Annette Montgomery, Annette.Montgomery@ncae.org.
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NCAE Welcomes New Officers for 2016
Mark Jewell PRESIDENT
Kristy Moore VICE PRESIDENT
Charles Young REGION 2 DIRECTOR
Elizabeth Hackney REGION 4 DIRECTOR
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Bryan Proffitt REGION 5 DIRECTOR
Tamika Walker Kelly REGION 6 DIRECTOR
Marcel Veilleux REGION 7A DIRECTOR
Karen Slade ESP PRESIDENT
Tijuana Greene ESP VICE PRESIDENT
Peggy Locklear
Margaret Powell
ESP REGION 6 DIRECTOR
ESP REGION 7A DIRECTOR
Vickie Livingston REGION 7A DIRECTOR STUDENT SERVICES DIVISION
Christopher Meek REGION 7B DIRECTOR
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Highlights of the 46th Annual Convention: A Photography Showcase RIGHT: President Ellis shares a farewell embrace with members of the Forsyth Co. delegation. FAR RIGHT: Keynote speaker NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia. BELOW: Members beautify the grounds at Kimberley Park Elementary School.
LEFT: Members were asked to write personal notes to legislators. BELOW: Delegates pulled out all the stops to welcome Roy Cooper, NCAE’s endorsed candidate for governor.
LEFT: President Ellis presented the 2016 Friend of Education Award to Chris Fitzsimon of N.C. Policy Watch. BELOW LEFT: Delegates donated supplies to the Parent Involvement Resource Mobile Unit, which serves students and parents in Forsyth County.
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Highlights of the 46th Annual Convention: A Photography Showcase LEFT: Jenna Kimlinger reads to students at HallWoodward Elementary. RIGHT: Vice President Mark Jewell at the podium. BELOW LEFT: Region 2 Directors Natosha Newton and Val Young welcome delegates.
ABOVE: President Rodney Ellis delivers has final State of the Association Address. LEFT: Arielle Hogarth, chair of the Rules Committee, speaks to an amendment. RIGHT: NCAE staffer Colleen Lanier, the 2016 recipient of the Culpepper, Allen, Nesbitt Award, poses with her mother. BOTTOM LEFT: Karen Slade and another member re-shelve books at Kimberley Park Elementary. BELOW RIGHT: A delegate waits to make a point of personal privilege.
Convention Speeches (click name to listen) • NCAE President Rodney Ellis • Vice President Mark Jewell • Executive Director Rachelle Johnson • NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia • Roy Cooper
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6 “Growing Our Own” Through the Teacher Cadet Program During her first year of teaching, NCAE member Stephanie Wallace embarked on a journey to help North Carolina “grow its own” teachers through the Teacher Cadet Program. Sixteen years have passed and she is still fueling the passion of high school juniors and seniors who have their sights set on one day having their own classroom. Wallace, a Teacher Cadet instructor at East Forsyth High School and a member of the N.C. Foundation Teacher Cadet Cadre, sat down with the NCAE News Bulletin to share why programs like this are a vital part of retaining and recruiting the highly qualified teachers our schools so desperately need. Q. It’s clear that North Carolina is facing a teacher shortage. What role do you feel this program will play in alleviating this problem? S. WALLACE: The Teacher Cadet program has a very high success rate. Five of my former cadets teach at my school and more than 130 of them have become teachers; about 80 of them teach in Forsyth County alone. My students tell me all the time that people often ask why they want to go into the profession. There are kids out there who want to go into education at every level, but they need positive influences instead of the public persona that is out there right now. Teacher Cadet gives them an opportunity to see how much of a difference teachers make in the classroom. These kids are passionate and skilled and are in high demand. I have principals constantly contacting me asking about cadets; when their field experiences will begin; how many do I have for the year, etc. This program has the males, it has the minorities, it has what our schools need. We just need more funding and support. Q. Share some of the feedback you have received from students who have participated in the program on how it
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Wallace says programs like Teacher Cadet will be important to eliminating the teacher shortage in North Carolina. Teaching is her passion. Click here to listen as she explains why she fights so hard for students and the profession.
helped influence their decision to become an educator. S. WALLACE: Field experiences are a big part of the Teacher Cadet Program, in addition to curriculum staples such as educational psychology and classroom strategies. They have an opportunity to work in elementary, middle, and high schools, and shadow everyone from administrators to custodians. Many of them are so thankful for the experience because they may have graduated with a degree they couldn’t use. I’ve had students enroll in the program and after the first or second field experience, they discover the profession is not for them. To me, this experience is just as valuable as it is for those who are certain teaching is what they want to do. I’ve also had students enter the program who are apprehensive, but then it hits them! They are hooked. I have one student this year who switched her studies from pre-med to education at the risk of her parents telling her they will have to consider how much of her college education they will fund. Q. As North Carolina moves forward to ensure its schools are staffed with the best and brightest teachers, how important is it for the state to “grow its own?” S. WALLACE: It’s essential! These cadets want to build the next generation and are forward-thinking enough to know they may one day be raising their children in these communities; children who will attend these schools. So, they
are vested. And, they are getting invested in politics. As their teacher, I try to make them understand that politics control everything you do…when you teach, what you teach, who you teach, how much you make, how long your day is, everything you teach. And they’re paying very close attention. Q. What have been some of your most rewarding experiences as a Teacher Cadet teacher? S. WALLACE: Serving as a trainer and being part of the training that the cadre provides to Teacher Cadet teachers. Hands down, at the completion of each training, the teachers are fired up, rejuvenated, and excited. To know that they are going back to their classrooms fired up cycles down to the students, who are going to be fired up. Also, having former cadets ask for advice and reminisce about their time in the program while in the classroom raising up the next crop of Teacher Cadets is pretty awesome too! The Teacher Cadet Program, which falls under the auspices of the N.C. Foundation for Public School Children, encourages academically abled students who possess exemplary interpersonal and leadership skills to consider teaching as a career and to provide these talented future community leaders with insight about teachers and schools so that they will be community advocates for education. To read more about the program, click here.
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Congratulations 2016 Multicultural Arts Contest (MAC) Winners Five students are statewide winners of the 2016 NCAE Multicultural Arts Contest, sponsored annually by the Human and Civil Rights Commission and the N.C. Foundation for Public School Children. The contest is open to all public school students in grades K-12 and educators who are members of NCAE. There are six contest categories -- artwork, short stories, poetry, essays, quiz books, and teaching units for minority awareness. Each winner was recognized during a special presentation at their school or school board meeting.
7 Sway Smith, a fifth grader at Brentwood Elementary in Cumberland County, is presented a plaque by CCAE President Joe Source for her winning entry “Let’s Stand Together.”
Juanita Martinez, a senior at Fairmont High School in Robeson County, is congratulated for her winning entry “We’re All Tied Together” by, from left: Robeson County Superintendent Tommy Lowry, NCAE Vice President Mark Jewell, and School Board Chair Mike Smith.
Vice President Mark Jewell congratulates Guilford County students, from left: Charley Knight (first grade) for her artwork “Find the King in You,” and Erica Villafuerte (fourth grade) for her poem “To Be Free.” Both attend Village Elementary School.
HONORABLE MENTION An Honorable Mention certificate was presented to students at the South Lexington Developmental Center by Vice President Mark Jewell for their artwork “Encourage, Educate, and Embrace Diversity.” The Center serves approximately 30 students with multiple disabilities who range in age from 5 to 21. Every student contributed to the project.
Joshua Combs, a seventh grader at Mount Airy Middle School in Surry County, is presented with a plaque for his winning artwork by NCAE President Rodney Ellis.
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Three High School Seniors Receive NCAE Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships The NCAE Human and Civil Rights Commission has awarded Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to three graduating seniors. These scholarships are given annually in honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and help provide financial assistance for the recipients’ education beyond high school.
DAISY ALMONTE: A student at Union High School in Sampson County, Daisy plans to study political science and pursue a career in law after graduation. “The beliefs and philosophies of Dr. King have helped shape my goals and aspirations for a future in which I can battle some of the same injustices he fought for. My goal is to raise awareness on the injustices that I have witnessed throughout my life due to being a female and a minority, and perhaps be able to inspire and help better our society, to make an impact, even if it is just a fraction of the impact that Dr. King helped make.” Currently ranked number three in her class with the highest ACT score, Daisy has been described by her teachers as hardworking, selfless, and someone who exhibits great leadership.
CHRISTIAN ALVARADO: “Engineering is my first career choice. It is also my second and my third. I build and take things apart. It’s just what I do,” says Christian, who attends Needham Broughton High School in Wake County. “My curiosity to understand how things work and explore how I can make things better gives me great satisfaction. It allows me to use my imagination in a way that will hopefully one day change the world.” The bi-racial child of a Mexican father and African-American mother, Christian said it has been Dr. King’s philosophy of non-violent social change that has done more for helping him to adapt to inquiries and constant speculations from others than any school guidance counselor or book on making friends could have ever provided. Practicing Dr. King’s ways has brought about a striking interpersonal change that has enhanced Christian’s ability to educate others about King’s non-violent methods. MICHAELA SIMMONS: The oldest of five siblings, Michaela knew early on that excelling academically was her chance at having the future that she wants to have. In order to reach these goals, she has set plans for her education and financial responsibilities. This Pamlico County High School student wants to pursue a degree in apparel merchandising and business or graphic design. “I would like to become an owner and operator of my own business,” said Michaela, who already designs and sells artwork online. “I have taken numerous college courses and by the time I begin college in the fall, I will have enough credits to be classified as a sophomore.” Sacrifice, hard work, and determination are helping Michaela on her path to success – some of Dr. King’s most important attributes. She doesn’t expect anything to be handed to her, but she does expect to attend college with an open mind. “I am ready to put my all into this journey!”
Champions for Children Gala When: Friday, April 29, 2016 Where: The Angus Barn Pavilion, Raleigh Time: 6 p.m. Silent Auction * 7 p.m. Dinner Cost: $150 per person For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Marca Hamm at marca.hamm@ncfpsc.org or 704-633-6466. (NCFPSC is a NC 501(c)(3) non-profit -- contributions are tax deductible)
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School is Where Our Students Belong You have probably heard the news about the arrest of an immigrant high school student in Durham who is facing possible deportation. Instead of attending school each day, he is now living in an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center, separated from his family and classmates, while awaiting a hearing. NEA believes that students should not have to choose between their education and personal safety and has taken a stand against these raids by ICE. NEA President Lily Eskelsen Garcia recently penned a letter on this student’s behalf to speak out about this practice and how the raids are terrorizing our communities. Students, she said, belong in school and no community should have to live in fear of losing its children. NCAE President Rodney Ellis, who attended a rally for the student a few weeks ago, said “Acosta and the other five detained students are not a threat to our schools.
NCAE They should not be sitting in a jail cell. They should be in a classroom, not only learning about math or science, but about problem-solving and being a valued member and contributor to our society.” The Association supports NEA in its work to end this practice. To read a copy of Lily’s letter, click here. To pledge your support for immigrant and refugee students and commit to making a difference in their lives, click here. Below is an NEA Resolution specifically related to ICE raids. To see other NEA Resolutions related to immigration, click here. NEA Resolution B-25: Education of Refugee and Undocumented Children and Children of Undocumented Immigrants The National Education Association believes that, regardless of the immigration status of students or their parents, every student has the right to a free public education in an environment free from harassment. The Association
9 also believes that all parents should have equal access to all services provided by the school system regardless of their immigration status. The Association opposes Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations on school property. The Association supports access to higher education for undocumented students and access to financial aid and in-state tuition to state colleges and universities in the states where they reside. The Association also believes that neither educational systems nor their employees are responsible for the determination and enforcement of legal residency status. The Association further believes that students who have resided in the United States for at least five years at the time of high school graduation should not be held responsible for decisions they were not legally able to make but rather should be granted legal residency status, and allowed to apply for U.S. citizenship, and that legalization not be used as an incentive for or be dependent on military service. (1980, 2014)
Educators Can Provide Feedback on How ESSA Should Look in North Carolina Now is the time for you as educators and NCAE members to share your ideas on what the 2016 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) should look like as North Carolina gears up for public comments regarding this new law. Your voice matters! The inclusion of educators can be found in many places throughout the bill, particularly in the section on Title I and its provisions covering state and local plans and school improvement. ESSA requires that state plans must be developed with timely and meaningful consultation with a range of stakeholders, including teachers, principals, specialized instructional support personnel, para-educators, and other staff. LEA’s must follow the same plan. As you review information provided by NEA, NCAE, and DPI, reflect on the following questions: 1. What do you expect from our schools? 2. What school characteristics are most important?
3. How should we measure school success? 4. How do we ensure that all schools are successful? 5. How should we celebrate school success? Now is an opportune time for you to make your voice heard by participating in public hearings sponsored by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction over the next two months. If you need information or talking points prior to attending one of these events, contact Angela.Farthing@ncae.org or visit the NCAE Web site www.ncae.org (click the “Issues” tab and then select “Federal Legislation Updates from NEA”). Each session will be held from 4-6 p.m. Participants who want to speak (up to 3 minutes) will be asked to sign in and are invited (but not required) to bring a copy of their remarks to submit into the record of the event. A recording and notes from each session also will be taken. • Wednesday, April 13: Ashley High
School, 555 Halyburton Memorial Parkway, Wilmington • Thursday, April 21: Green Hope High School, 2500 Carpenter Upchurch Road, Cary • Tuesday, April 26: Mallard Creek High School, 3825 Johnston Center Road, Charlotte • Wednesday, April 27: North Pitt High School, 5659 NC Highway, Bethel • Tuesday, May 17: East Forsyth High School, 2500 W. Mountain St., Kernersville • Wednesday, May 18: Charles D. Owen High School, 99 Lake Eden Road, Black Mountain In addition, the public is invited to submit comments on the Department of Public Instruction’s Web site. Click on the “Let’s Talk” tab on the left side of the page and then select the “Every Student Succeeds Act” dialogue topic. You can also find more about the ESSA law at nea.org/essabegins. To read how ESSA will impact assessments, click here.
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7 Work-Life Balance Tips for Busy Educators As an educator, you are “on” 24/7. Here are seven ways to keep your work life and home life in balance. Use these smart tips at school and at home to achieve harmony.
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Budget Your Time Like You Do Your Finances. Set max hours. Find your most productive time and get the bulk of your work done then. Disconnect during dinner.
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Learn to Say “NO.” Know your limits. Only say YES to projects you’re passionate about and support your personal goals.
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Set Physical Boundaries. Create space for your work. Keep work out of your family-only space.
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Delegate. Leave tasks like filing and organizing to students or assistants, if you can. Identify good helpers and use their strengths. Enlist family to help where possible: fixing dinner, cleaning, etc.
“An education isn't how much you have committed to memory, or even how much you know. It's being able to differentiate between what you know and what you don't.” Anatole France
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Schedule Recess: Give Yourself Permission to Take a Break! Meditate for five minutes. Go for a walk. Really short on time? Take three deep breaths!
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Streamline Lesson Planning. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel. Build on past successes. Keep notes on what worked and what didn’t to make future planning easier.
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Make Taking Care of Yourself a Priority So You Don’t Burn Out. Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise.
Learn more at www.neamb.com/balance.
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