State Board of Education braces for resistance to its equity work by hearing lessons from the past By Rupen R. Fofaria, EducationNC October 12, 2020 The State Board of Education adopted a Whole Child Resolution four years ago. One month ago, it adopted its Equity Resolution. Between those ... Continue Reading →
James Ford: Don’t limit kids’ futures by the parents they didn’t choose
March 8, 2016 James Ford is a former N.C. Teacher of the Year. His years as a world history teacher at Garinger have been widely chronicled. Today he was back in Belmont/Villa Heights, which he identified as the stomping ground of many of his former students. His short talk was focused on his ... Continue Reading →
N.C. Teacher of the Year James Ford
He'd been teaching world history at Garinger High. He came to the profession late, this being his fifth year of teaching. He's been making up for lost time. James Ford, 33, was named earlier this month the 2014 North Carolina Teacher of the Year. In an appearance today at the Forum, Ford ... Continue Reading →