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Benton (kneeling, center) helps her students build garden boxes, a class project that nurtured skills like problem solving, critical thinking and teamwork. Photos courtesy Heather Benton
In case you missed it, Tuesday was National Teacher Appreciation Day, which the National Education Association describes as “a day for honoring teachers and recognizing the lasting contributions they make to our lives.”
And now more than ever, they deserve our gratitude.
It’s been a rough year for teachers, who have been confronted with every conceivable obstacle. In spite of it all, they’ve met the challenge with grace, enthusiasm and an unwavering commitment to their students.
3rd Grader Jimmy Green At East Brainerd Elementary Gets Junior Deputy Status Friday, May 7, 2021 Chief Deputy Austin Garrett made a surprise visit to East Brainerd Elementary School with a special delivery in recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week on Friday.
While visiting the elementary school, Chief Deputy Garrett met third grader Jimmy Green, who showed interest in law enforcement moving Chief Deputy Garrett to deputize him as Hamilton County’s newest Junior Deputy Sheriff.
The third grader was presented with his own Junior Deputy Badge.
“We recognize the incredibly difficult job that teachers do each and every day educating and caring for our children,” stated Chief Deputy Garrett.
NC GOP lawmakers want to require schools to post online what they re teaching T. Keung Hui, The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)
May 6 North Carolina Republican lawmakers who are concerned about what students are being taught in class could require schools to post online what materials their teachers are using.
The state House passed the Academy Transparency bill on Wednesday. It would require school districts and charter schools with 400 or more students to list online what instructional materials they used in the past school year.
Some GOP lawmakers say they feel the legislation is necessary because parents are concerned about what their children are learning.
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North Carolina GOP Wants Teachers to Post Materials Online
The state House has passed a bill that would require school districts to post teaching materials online, with critics raising concerns about the time commitment and parents meddling in curriculums.
May 06, 2021 •
The North Carolina Capitol (TNS) North Carolina Republican lawmakers who are concerned about what students are being taught in class could require schools to post online what materials their teachers are using.
The state House passed the Academic Transparency bill on Wednesday. It would require school districts and charter schools with 400 or more students to list online what instructional materials they used in the past school year.