NCNC Podcast

Doc Carter is possessed by a Halloween Spirit that has him seeing things from a different point of view as he considers what it means that Mark Johnson might not run for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction, but other Republicans are considering doing so. Is this possibility enough to win the position for the Republicans as Democrats in the state seem to push further to the radical left, which might very well be wearing its own mask? Listen to the most-frightening episode yet! And it...

Doc Carter shares news and commentary regarding North Carolina House Republicans' 9/11/19 decision to call a vote on the stalled state budget while many Democratic members were absent, observing the anniversary of the 9/11/01 terrorist attacks, having been assured by Republicans no votes would be taken.

Doc Carter explores how the state legislature's mini-muffin approach to budget work has teachers living in 2010 in 2019; gives shout-outs to the NYT's _1619 Project_ and to the recent "Adam Ruins Doing Good" episode of _Adam Ruins Everything_ (which critiques Teach for America); and discusses an instance in which a Wake Forest teacher tried to live in a futurist, progressive America via a lesson plan asking students to complete a "Diversity Inventoy" but found herself in North Carolina --...

Doc Carter talks about attending NCAE's Instructional Leadership Institute as the only white male there and how knowledge of that element influenced his experience -- but not before he discusses problems with the State Health Plan that could leave thousands scrambling for better coverage or any coverage at all and revisits the "teacher shortage" mythos AGAIN, although this time he is ready with a plan!: Doc asks you all to contact your legislators and request policy that tallies the number...

Doc Carter tackles the cults of Ed Leadership and Critical Race Theory, which may be on a collision-course for the soul of public education if news out of NEA's 2019 Representative Assembly is accurate. Doc points out neither cult's dominance is pleasant for students and teachers, and they have more in common than their followers may want to admit. Finally, with help from a new landmark study from the Network for Pulbic Education, Doc ties his concerns about current education...

Get Doc Carter's thoughts on the Amplify vs. Istation battle brewing in North Carolina, then listen to Amy Jablonski share her unique and exceptionally-informed point of view on how the Istation situation went down. CORRECTION: In the show, Doc Carter says Istation is based in Florida. Istation is actually located in Texas.

Doc Carter makes his case for meeting the call North Carolina Association of Educators' Instructional Leadership Institute has asked of him via addressing three pilars of instruction and influence. In the process, he tackles the notion of "standard-based" instruction and offers advice on how to best situate standards in the current edu-political classroom; he discusses how he strove to expand equity and access with his students and through the podcast; and he discusses thoughts on ESSA and...

You've heard Doc Carter interview the major 2020 Democratic candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction and invite Republican candidates on the show as well. But, what if there was a third way? What if a true Conservative or third-party voice emerged to challenge Johnson and/or whomever won the Democratic primary? What would they say? Would their ideas mesh or diverge from current thinking? Would they be Republican? Constitutionalist? Libertarian? Green? -- or other? In this special...

Doc Carter addresses a bevy of petty power plays he has experienced over the last two weeks, especially regarding public records requests and the questionable North Carolina Teachers United organization, which might be more bluster that bite when it comes to actually understanding teacher voice and socioeconomic plight but has become a stage for those who want to appear as statused personages. Doc then talks about Istation and the pitfalls of buying in to the worst of ed tech. Finally, North...

Doc Carter revisits people and topics from previous episodes, starting with whether Mark Johnson took him up in his offer to come on the show to discus his use of the internet and his penchant for fancy flyers. Next up is an update on the four North Carolina House of Representive members accused of visiting with known white supremacists. Who took him up on his offer to come on the show or have Doc read a statement on the show? Then, Doc discusses "Teacher Shortage Syndrome," state budget...

Listen to Doc Carter in this three-parter! In part one, Doc Carter asks why the media isn't making more of four State Representatives meeting with an organization with known White supremacist elements. Doc even invites those Representatives onto the show to explain. In part two, Doc Carter discusses questions and concerns about NCSUPERINTENDENT.COM and Mark Johnson's recent penchant for sending high-quality, full-color materials to teachers to distribure to students and parents -- but for...

In this three-parter, Doc Carter discusses the 65th anniversary of _Brown vs. Board of Education_, examines the new "adversity score" for the SAT and how the test just became a little more EVAAS-y, and welcomes Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Keith Sutton to the show for an interview about his goals for that position(28:00 minute mark).

Doc Carter shares an opportunity for teachers to get a free clasroom library from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, discusses an unfortunate database on school shootings, and interviews North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction candidate Amy Jablonaki on her plans for North Carolina's public education system.

In this three-feature episode, Doc Carter discusses a new Edutopia.org article on research detailing the detriments of cell phone proximics in classrooms, shares the parting words of a career educator who is leaving teaching now that it has become so "toxic," and interviews 2020 candidate for North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Jen Mangrum.

Doc Carter shares commentary, interviews, and speakers from the last half of NCAE's May 1, 2019, march and rally, documenting the feel and sounds of the event from the time he reached the Capitol Building to when he reached Halifax Mall. Speakers, songs and more lead up to the final oratory, a stirring speach by Reverend William J. Barber II.

Doc Carter shares the sounds of the May 1, 2019, march in this first of two podcasts dedicated to the march and rally in Raleigh supporting public school students and educators. Doc's family joins him to learn about democracy in action, he interviews many attendees, including NCAE President Mark Jewell, and leads listeners through the early morning (around 7:30) to the time his part of the march reaches the Capitol. In-march commentary provided!

Doc Carter sends congratulations to the 28 North Carolina school districts going #AllOutMay1, examines the realities and myths of the "teacher shortage," comes clean on his time as a teacher in Rowan-Salisbury Schools, exposes RSS as "Really-Sneaky Snakes," explains why having Phil Berger, Mark Johnson, and Larry Pittman -- all "school choice" advocates -- on their side makes RSS a suspect school district, and talks about his plans for May 1.

This issue comprises four segments regarding education concerns in North Carolina: 1. "Guilford's Gateway School Needs You" 2. "Phil Berger Pinches a Loaf over May 1st" 3. "Doing the Dumb*$$ Doubledown" 4. "Teacher Myths, Teacher Stereotypes: Harmful Hindrances to Teacher Voice?" Doc Carter reappropriates "PhilBerger" for the sake of accuracy, calls out school districts unwilling to listen to their teachers, asks for your help in preserving a special locale in Guilford County, and waxes...

Doc Carter pulls no punches as he discusses rumors about several North Carolina school districts restricting teachers' rights regarding taking a personal day to attend the May 1st teacher- and student-advocacy march in Raleigh. He also helps teachers know proper leave policy and encourages them to get their leave in as soon as possible and tackles the issue of a public school system allowing distribution of Bibles on campus. How does that act connect to the most controversial of NCAE's five...

James "Doc" Carter converses with North Carolina Association of Educators President Mark Jewell about NCAE's 5 demands of the North Carolina General Assembly this year and how and why teachers and all pro-public education advocates can join him and thousands others for the second "Day of Action" march on Raleigh in two years.