tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post5231474536047327675..comments2023-10-23T09:23:22.051-04:00Comments on Your Schools: Another mysterious ed reform group emergesUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-86971912003632906752014-02-28T09:57:22.399-05:002014-02-28T09:57:22.399-05:00And we have the CMS survey pages with individual r...And we have the CMS survey pages with individual results (but no summary?).<br /><br />http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/cmsdepartments/accountability/REA/Pages/Research.aspx<br /><br />What's really interesting to me is the "response rates" to the surveys.<br /><br />Some of the schools can barely get 10% of their parents to respond to a survey.<br /><br />And you can probably GUESS which schools those are.<br /><br />Yep, the same ol', same ol' schools with ALL the parental involvement...<br /><br />Makes me wonder if there's a correlation between parent survey response rate and school performance.<br /><br />But it is interesting (2013)...<br /><br />School Parental Response <br />Providence 45.3%<br />Berry Acad 9.5%<br />Hawthorne 3.6%<br />Cato Mid. Col. 36.5%<br /><br />Ah, nevermind...<br /><br />No one would care about that.<br /><br />And if we started measuring it, and someone paid attention, I'm sure someone would start gaming THOSE results.<br /><br />Maybe offer free Zumba classes or a bucket of buffalo wings for turning in a survey.<br /><br />Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-7017854328452615232014-02-28T09:40:40.851-05:002014-02-28T09:40:40.851-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-55479243547483802122014-02-28T09:18:02.969-05:002014-02-28T09:18:02.969-05:00Ettolrahc,
Here's a citation for that "8...Ettolrahc,<br /><br />Here's a citation for that "85% happy" stat...<br /><br />http://ri.uncc.edu/latest-survey-data<br /><br />Straight from the horse's mouth...<br /><br />Meck Ed.<br /><br />"The overwhelming majority (93.1 percent) reported feeling that their child is safe when he/she is at school, and 84.9 percent were either satisfied or very satisfied with the level of educational quality that CMS provides for their children. <br /><br />The district response rate for this year’s survey was 15.5 percent."<br /><br />I doubt that this was a scientific sampling, so who knows what to make of that 15.5% response rate.<br /><br />Maybe the other 84.5% don't give a crap.<br /><br />To be completely honest, they should only claim that slightly more than 13% of parents are "happy" with CMS.<br /><br />Until they get a truly random sample or complete survey.<br /><br />But we know that'll never happen.<br /><br />-----<br /><br />Go right to the source and ask the horse<br /> He'll give you the answer that you'll endorse.<br /> He's always on a steady course. Talk to Meck Ed.<br /><br />Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-3148885145180828572014-02-28T09:15:36.640-05:002014-02-28T09:15:36.640-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-3184951622464071052014-02-28T07:06:27.040-05:002014-02-28T07:06:27.040-05:00Cite that percentage of Parents thing. That would...Cite that percentage of Parents thing. That would be interesting to see and from which of the few groups we see on here over and over. Ettolrahchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291283028895857071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-81662155000950253232014-02-27T21:19:49.208-05:002014-02-27T21:19:49.208-05:0085% of parents are happy with CMS. Mcory is at abo...85% of parents are happy with CMS. Mcory is at about 45%. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-84926078593450732822014-02-27T21:13:57.093-05:002014-02-27T21:13:57.093-05:00It's not about the down town bureaucrats. Teac...It's not about the down town bureaucrats. Teachers do not like them either. Its about keeping teachers in our local schools. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-76534756209516675362014-02-27T20:23:39.828-05:002014-02-27T20:23:39.828-05:00Yes send a message that we want folks in office wh...Yes send a message that we want folks in office who will not do anything but support the systems like CMS who we know do such a super job. <br /><br />I know that sending messages works, why the observer is considering the many messages they got in today's comments. You know like they have for the last few years. Ettolrahchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291283028895857071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-63619434243434606302014-02-27T20:01:03.219-05:002014-02-27T20:01:03.219-05:00If parents and teachers Vote, Raleigh will listen....If parents and teachers Vote, Raleigh will listen. Send Mcory and Tillis a message.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-719625095528434002014-02-27T19:56:53.982-05:002014-02-27T19:56:53.982-05:00Its another attack on the middle class. I can'...Its another attack on the middle class. I can't afford private school and my family is not eligible for 4000 grant. I was looking forward to my son having a teacher his sister had. She is awesome. She has taught for a 11 years and has seen principals come and go. Now she is going. I don't care for all the politics and secret strange groups. I want some one to keep our teachers. Why couldn't all the teachers get a raise? If the govener thinks " teachers deserve better". Then why did only a third of them get it? I do not have a party, to be honest, I am to busy to vote. I will vote this November. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-62898720224989153312014-02-27T18:59:47.308-05:002014-02-27T18:59:47.308-05:00Colbert did quite a few pieces on the SuperPAC she...Colbert did quite a few pieces on the SuperPAC shenanigans with quite a few diferent celebs.<br /><br />It's amazing to me how he can be so informative and so funny at the same time.<br /><br />He's a gifted educator for sure.Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-4912964020591850902014-02-27T18:56:23.043-05:002014-02-27T18:56:23.043-05:00In the imortal word of a man (ANDY BAXTER) CMe...In the imortal word of a man (ANDY BAXTER) CMeS paid $90,000 a year to say:<br /><br /><br />" I DON'T KNOW"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-48581682930125627802014-02-27T18:00:48.386-05:002014-02-27T18:00:48.386-05:00North Carolina is the new Mississippi!!North Carolina is the new Mississippi!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-4819072577620671762014-02-27T16:30:22.235-05:002014-02-27T16:30:22.235-05:00Why is NC so crazy? What is wrong with this place?...Why is NC so crazy? What is wrong with this place? Why did Tillis and Mcory only give new teachers a raise? Why has teacher pay been frozen for so long. Many school districts froze pay during the crash but not now. My friends wife in PA pay was frozen but they have gotten all their pay back. My freind in NV had his pay frozen and now it's back. These states pay their teachers significantly more (PA wow). Why have theses states figured it out? Talking with my friends, they don't have these strange groups (not that they know of). I feel bad for teachers and I really like my kids school. Why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-71546828085083442052014-02-27T15:16:27.999-05:002014-02-27T15:16:27.999-05:00Shamash, that Colbert clip is a hoot! My favorite ...Shamash, that Colbert clip is a hoot! My favorite line about creation of a 501C4 to keep donors secret: "Without it, you get to know. With it, you go to hell."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-81507037006791657802014-02-27T11:31:55.267-05:002014-02-27T11:31:55.267-05:00Lifelong PUMA member myself...
People for the
Un...Lifelong PUMA member myself...<br /><br />People for the <br />Unethical <br />Mistreatment of <br />Animals.<br /><br />It's not as bad as it sounds.<br /><br />Its a 501(c)(4) organization.<br /><br />I use it as an anonymous donor to pay for my Omaha Steaks.<br /><br /><br /><br />Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-52065160594894234632014-02-27T10:52:53.364-05:002014-02-27T10:52:53.364-05:00Ann is Unaffiliated.
Now back to your regular pro...Ann is <b>Unaffiliated</b>.<br /><br />Now back to your regular programming...Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-26265076825708795402014-02-27T10:47:09.067-05:002014-02-27T10:47:09.067-05:00Shamash,
PETA is after me because I tried to catc...Shamash,<br /><br />PETA is after me because I tried to catch dinner last night.<br /><br />BEEP! BEEP!Wiley Coyotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16966764080565903720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-27483830690703931662014-02-27T10:35:30.483-05:002014-02-27T10:35:30.483-05:00Crazytalker,
Common sense isn't as common as ...Crazytalker,<br /><br />Common sense isn't as common as it once was.<br /><br />I prefer something more rigorous.Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-90480140835099228462014-02-27T09:35:46.585-05:002014-02-27T09:35:46.585-05:009.33 I agree we have to many for CMS folks startin...9.33 I agree we have to many for CMS folks starting these things only to make things better in certain pants pockets or pocketbooks. Ettolrahchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291283028895857071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-71233388159872552342014-02-27T09:34:02.688-05:002014-02-27T09:34:02.688-05:00I know it is not fair to just look at the list and...I know it is not fair to just look at the list and say four stories out of 18 of them were about Charter Schools last month. <br /><br />Especially since Charters number about 16 in the immediate area, and we have 160 CMS schools which one would think would have unique stories at each of them. Ettolrahchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291283028895857071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-82936879213691414212014-02-27T09:33:46.349-05:002014-02-27T09:33:46.349-05:00There are already enough groups that say they are ...There are already enough groups that say they are advocating for teachers and our children. What about joining forces? All these groups do is weaken the message. In my opinion, these are all groups making money off of our children and in the process mudding the waters and weakening our education system. So sad... I've been told before, over and over again, follow the money and how right (and sad) that is. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-64270287892813973522014-02-27T09:22:42.881-05:002014-02-27T09:22:42.881-05:00Good point Ann, which of these stories was it last...Good point Ann, which of these stories was it last month, so we can compare Apples to Apples. <br /><br /><br /> Rating NC and charter schools<br /> Mystery group pushes higher teacher pay<br /> Check out NC schools: Data reports are up<br /> Hot topic for 2014: Common Core and testing<br /> McCrory's 3Rs: Results, rewards, respect<br /> Licking and grooming: Hope for kids?<br /> Are charter boards accessible to public?<br /> Questions about state's final exams<br /> Read or flunk: It's way more complicated<br /> Appreciating Clark Kent<br /> Why sue? Just tweet<br /> State's big issue: Teachers and money<br /> Where's church/charter line?<br /> CMS gears up teacher recruiting<br /> Should charters reflect race, poverty?<br /> Wake crafts plan to pick top 25 percent of teacher...<br /> Cold-weather delay: What do you think?<br /> Big menu, little info for school shoppers<br /><br /><br />Read more here: http://obsyourschools.blogspot.com/2014_01_01_archive.html#storylink=cpy<br /><br />Meanwhile the groups which are mentioned on here so often are doing so much like Marching during Moral Mondays and the like to improve our schools.<br />Ettolrahchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06291283028895857071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-42546968047050471332014-02-27T09:20:58.409-05:002014-02-27T09:20:58.409-05:00I'm all for more common sense in education, an...I'm all for more common sense in education, and parenting. How about the parents of NC and the school districts stop buying/pushing for young children, including teens, to have personal Iphones and Ipads. <br /><br />Kids don't need these devices nor are they responsible enough to have them, takes away time from doing other more meaningful activities, decreases socialization and creativity skills, increases temptations and cyberbullying and decreases childhood and innocence just to mention a few things. <br /><br />Just look at the news this morning with the Porn Instagram pics in NC. If parents/educators don't think this is happening in CMS, they are clueless. It happened last year at a CMS middle school. There is a big issue in local schools with cyber-bullying. <br /><br />Wake up parents, stop buying your kids (teens are still kids too) these devices, they will survive. Can you say peer pressure?crazytalkernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4020455191286536580.post-69754680177605390192014-02-27T08:37:46.002-05:002014-02-27T08:37:46.002-05:00Don't worry about your perceived political aff...Don't worry about your perceived political affiliations or bias.<br /><br />I'm a Communist today because I referenced a Communist website.<br /><br />It's all good.Shamashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886687970259841873noreply@blogger.com