It's Our Story To Tell

In January, of this year, many news sources were sharing a recent report looking at NC Charter Schools with the public.  This story shared that charter schools in NC were less diverse than traditional public schools.  Some news outlets even said that charter schools were evidence of segregation returning to our state.  The Lt. Governor, a member of the state's charter school advisory board, asked that the report be updated and include more positive information.  And they did, but that narrative of charter schools being exclusive and not diverse is still out there.

I have always been told "that it is up to you to tell your story".  If you allow someone to speak for you...they will.  But, as you know, the story will not be the whole truth and the people that hear the story will run with it and it will become their reality.

So, here's our story for the 291 students we have at TCEA:

TCEA: 35% White students

49.5% White students in NC traditional public schools

TCEA: 40% African American students
26.1% African American students in traditional public schools

TCEA: 14% Hispanic students
14% Hispanic students in NC traditional public schools

TCEA: 49% Free/Reduced students
53% Free/Reduced students in NC traditional public schools

NCDPI Date from: http://www.ncpublicschools.org/fbs/resources/data/

Our story is one where we are truly impacting ALL students by integrating arts into their lives to help them discover who they are and what their gift is to share with the world.  Now that you know our story, you must share it.

Here's are a few ideas on how to hook people and engage in telling our story.  If we don't...others will!!!

Have a great Sunday and I'll see you tomorrow!

Angela

Week of Monday, February 22-26, 2016

Monday, February 22

• PD Day in Data Room- K/1: 10-11;  4th, 5th, & 6th: 11-12; 2nd/3rd: 12:15-1:15
• 3:30- SIT
• 5:00- TCEA Board Mtg

Tuesday, February 23

• Progress Monitoring of Green and Blue Students
• Arts PLC at 1:45
• Chameleon Coin Pep Rally at 2:30
• Bring a Friend Night at 6 PM

Wednesday, February 24

Progress Monitoring of Green and Blue Students

PLC in Data Room- K/1: 10-11;  4th, 5th, & 6th: 11-12; 2nd/3rd: 12:15-1:15

Department Chair Mtg at 3:30

Thursday, February 25

• Grade level planning meetings- K/1: 10-11;  4th, 5th, & 6th: 11-12; 2nd/3rd: 12:15-1:15

Friday, February 26

• Penny War Pep Rally at 2:30

Reminders:

• Don't forget to complete the mid-year PDP and if you are responsible for doing a peer observation don't forget your deadline :)