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Comments regarding Wake County's Superintendent

1. The State of North Carolina requires teachers to be certified in their area of expertise and that our school board superseded the requirements mandating that our chief/superintendent have prior educational background by allowing a person with no training to be in charge of the teachers and other highly qualified staff/administrators here in WCPSS.
2. A non prepared superintendent sends a double message to our children/community about the need to receive education/training  to be effective in your concentrated area. 
3.  Would Wake County Superintendent Anthony Tata been able to retire from the US Army as a brigadier general without prior experience/expertise?
4.  What is his expertise in education and how will he be able to evaluate the effectiveness of others who have training and a background in education?
5.  Does he qualify to be able to advocate for  children and will  he understand  that all children must receive a high quality education? Does he understand the challenges and issues  many of our children face here in WCPSS?  THIS IS A SAD DAY in Wake County!!
 
AN ANALOGY USED!
1. I am in need of emergency surgery for a life threatening illness and they send in a unlicensed, untrained person who cannot assist me.   What will the outcome be?
 
Our children value!
Does anybody care?
Is anybody listening?
 
A friend outside of Wake County,
 
 

COALITION OF CONCERNED CITIZENS

FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN

 

 

Contact: Calla Wright                                                          FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tel: (919) 231-9057

Email: ccaac_aacca@yahoo.com

 

 

CITIZEN’S GROUP ANNOUNCES WAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES FORUM

 

Raleigh, NC—September 16, 2010—The Coalition of
                                    Concerned Citizens for African American Children (CCCAAC) announces that it will host a debate forum featuring candidates
                                    for the office of Wake County Commissioner, to be held on Thursday, September 30, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00pm at Martin Street
                                    Baptist Church, Johnson Building, 1001 East Martin Street, Raleigh.  
 
The debate forum will provide an opportunity for parents, concerned citizens,
                                    educators and other interested persons to learn more about the candidates for County Commissioner and how their decisions
                                    will impact the education of Wake County public school students.  Among the topics
                                    to be addressed are: equal education for all children, the proposed community zones being discussed as part of the WCPSS reassignment
                                    plan, as well as budget and other equity issues. 
 
“Voting is the most effective way to make your voice count,” said Calla Wright, President of CCCAAC.  “Last
                                    year’s low voter turnout resulted in a complete upheaval of the student assignment policy.  It is essential that anyone eligible to vote in Wake County understands both the role
                                    of the County Commissioners in funding our schools, as well where each candidate stands on the public education issues that
                                    are dividing our community,” she continued. “On
                                    this, the forty fifth anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, every eligible citizen should be highly motivated to exercise
                                    their right to vote.”
 

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About Coalition of Concerned Citizens for African American Children (CCCAAC):

CCAAC is a parent based organization advocating for students who attend public schools. Our goal is to empower parents to become effective advocates for their children while providing them with information on Wake County Public School System's laws policies, and procedures that govern our children, and to assist parents in helping their children make choices that will enhance their children's educational opportunities.

 

For more information about the CCCAAC, please visit our website at www.ccaac.com.

 

For Immediate Release

   Coalition Of Concerned Citizens For African American Children

   Gerald Wright

   919 231-9057

   www.cccaac.com

 

 

       The Coalition of Concerned Citizens for African American Children announces our group’s input regarding the qualifications of our next superintendent for Wake County Public School System.                      

                                          

 

We believe our next superintendent should have the following qualifications:

 

1.    Experience in a variety of positions in public and urban education in an area that is comparable to Wake County including experience as a senior administrator

2.    Intimate knowledge of the daily work & responsibilities of general education teachers

3.    A track record of fairness and open-mindedness

4.    Excellent interpersonal skills

5.    Ability to articulate a coherent vision for excellence and lead others in a quest for the vision.

 

 

 

 

 

The CCCAAC is a parent based organization advocating that all students who attend public schools should receive a high quality education. 

Students benefit when they attend schools that are ethnically and economically diverse.

 

 

 

 

For Immediate Release

   Coalition Of Concerned Citizens For African American Children

   Gerald Wright

   919 231-9057

   www.cccaac.com

 

                                        

                                          

                                         

THE CCCAAC Comments on Proposed Changes to Job Description for Superintendent

 

The recent proposed changes to the Job Description for Superintendent supported by WCPSS BOE majority continue to show their efforts to promote racial and economic divide among our community and students.  Separating students according to race and economic divide does not provide quality education for all children but rather support segregation.

 

The BOE majority continues to make decision regarding the education of our

children without having knowledge/understanding the need for quality education for all children.

 

Does the BOE understand?

 

*Business leaders work to garner yearly profit versus an educator who works for dividends that occur at the end of the education cycle; graduation from high school

*The Business community interest is only for financial profit versus an educator who is concerned about educating all children and has been trained in the profession of education

 * A business can control their clientele versus an educator who teaches public education which is opened to the public.

 

Non-Educator as a Superintendent:

 

1. Would the BOE majority seek a doctor/surgeon for medical care who has not been trained in the medical profession when you are ill and in desperate need of urgent health care?

 

2. Would the BOE majority seek an attorney who has no legal training when you are on death row?

 

3. Would the BOE majority seek a dentist without proper training when needed to be properly fitted for dentures?

 

4. Would the BOE majority seek legal services from a business person who has no legal knowledge or legal experience?

 

5. Would the BOE majority seek a leader for our school system, someone who has no educational background or knowledge to lead our school system?

 

 

 The fight is for ALL CHILDREN!!

 

It’s all about the children!!!

 

 For Immediate Release

   Coalition Of Concerned Citizens For African American Children
   Calla Wright
   919 231-9057
 
                                        
                                          
                                         
                                          CCCAAC Comments on WCPSS BOE Propose
                         Reassignment Plan
 
The recent proposed Reassignment Plan supported by WCPSS BOE majority continues to show their efforts to promote racial and economic divide among our students, and community.  Separating students according to race and economic divide does not promote/foster equal education opportunities for all children but rather supports inequalities and separation.
 
The BOE majority continues to make decision regarding the education of our children without having  knowledge/understanding/ major connections to families and students of diverse cultures and backgrounds.  The CCCAAC urges them to visit all areas of Wake County in order to have a clear understanding of the economic struggles many families and their children face. Making decisions without  complete understanding of the economic and racial factors an addition to not having knowledge of the demographics of Wake County community does not give struggling families and their children equal access to education
 
 
The CCCAAC challenges the BOE majority to visit all of the Wake County neighborhoods in order to understand why we must not alienate/separate children.
All children deserve an equal chance in life and an equal education is a BASIC HUMAN RIGHT.


Immediate Release
Coalition Of Concerned Citizens for African American Children
ccaac_aacca@yahoo.com 

www.cccaac.com
 

             Citizens Speak on WCPSS Diversity Policy:

 The CCCAAC will hold a press conference on Monday, March 22, 2010, 5:30 p.m. at Martin St. Baptist Church, Johnson Building to address WCPSS Diversity Policy. Members from the faith based community, sororities, fraternities, community organizations, citizens, and all who support equal educational opportunities and socioeconomic diversity will join us as we speak as one voice and as a united community.
  We must let the BOE know that we as a community, believe that all children benefit when they attend schools that are racially and economically diverse.

  WE invite you to join our united community in support of Wake's DIVERSITY Policy!

A Prayer Vigil will follow the press conference


 

 

 

Contact: Calla Wright                                      IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tel: (919) 231-9057

Email: ccaac_aacca@yahoo.com

www.cccaac.com

 

 

CITIZEN’S Comment On Superintendent Del Burns

 

            The Coalition of Concerned Citizens for African American Children (CCCAAC) feels that losing Dr. Del Burns is a tremendous loss to our school system, community and most importantly our children.  During his tenure, Dr. Burns implemented several programs/resources/tools to eliminate the achievement gap.  The Curriculum Management Audit and Professional Learning Communities/Grading Practice Review, are some of the tools that are widely used to improve student academic performance/achievement. The resources and tools address the needs of all learners and promote equal educational opportunities for all children; from struggling to academically gifted students.

 

 According to Dr. Burns, “Our students’ academic performance, although high by state and national standards, has been on a plateau since 2003.  Academic standards are continuing to increase, including elementary and middle school math, various high school courses and overall graduation requirements.  With high standards comes increased urgency in our efforts to eliminate achievement gaps between a child’s performance and potential--both for our struggling and academically gifted students.”  Please view www.cccaac.com to trace achievement data from 2005 which shows  the gap was closing.  North Carolina Department of Public Instruction re-normed the reading and math standards in addition to changing graduation requirements which impacted recent test scores, graduation rates and achievement levels.

 

WCPSS Diversity Plans help children learn how to live in an integrated/diverse society where people are not judged by their socio-economic status, race or ethnicity. Children are allowed to interact with others who have different backgrounds and cultures but all seek a high quality education as a common goal.  Having diverse population in schools yield more than good test scores, it is the catalyst for creating a diverse society.

 

The CCCAAC believes that students benefit when they attend schools that are racially and economically diverse.
 

 

 

 

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Press Release
COALITION OF CONCERNED CITIZENS
FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN 


   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: (919) 231-9057
Email: ccaac_aacca@ yahoo.com


CITIZEN’S GROUP SUPPORTS
Wake County Public School Grading Practice Review
                The Coalition of Concerned Citizens for African American
Children
(CCCAAC) announces its support for WCPSS effort to review its grading
practice. We believe that the review will allow WCPSS to develop a systematic
grading practice that will allow all students an equal opportunity to receive
equitable evaluation on assessments; both formative and summative.    Developing
a common grading practice will impact the academic achievement and academic
performance of all students. This review is consistent with the district’s
longstanding commitment to ensure that all students receive equal education
opportunities
while supporting a diverse population at each school. 
           
The CCCAAC is a parent/community- based organization whose mission is to assist
parents in helping their children receive optimal educational opportunities
The CCCAAC believes that all students benefit when they attend economically and
racially diverse schools. 
 
 
COALITION OF CONCERNED CITIZENS
FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN
 
 
Contact: Calla Wright                              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: (919) 231-9057
Email: ccaac_aacca@yahoo.com
 
 
CITIZEN’S GROUP SUPPORTS
Wake County Public School Year Round Plan:
Plan promotes academic achievement for all children
 
            The Coalition of Concerned Citizens for African American Children (CCCAAC) announces its continued support for the reassignment plan proposed by the Wake County Public School System.  The plan is consistent with the district’s longstanding commitment to a successful educational experience for all children while supporting a diverse population at each school. 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact: Calla Wright                                     IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tel: (919) 231-9057

Email: ccaac_aacca@yahoo.com

www.cccaac.com

 

 

CITIZEN’S Comment On Superintendent Del Burns

 

            The Coalition of Concerned Citizens for African American Children (CCCAAC) feels that losing Dr. Del Burns is a tremendous loss to our school system, community and most importantly our children.  During his tenure, Dr. Burns implemented several programs/resources/tools to eliminate the achievement gap.  The Curriculum Management Audit and Professional Learning Communities/Grading Practice Review, are some of the tools that are widely used to improve student academic performance/achievement. The resources and tools address the needs of all learners and promote equal educational opportunities for all children; from struggling to academically gifted students.

 

 According to Dr. Burns, “Our students’ academic performance, although high by state and national standards, has been on a plateau since 2003.  Academic standards are continuing to increase, including elementary and middle school math, various high school courses and overall graduation requirements.  With high standards comes increased urgency in our efforts to eliminate achievement gaps between a child’s performance and potential--both for our struggling and academically gifted students.”  Please view www.cccaac.com to trace achievement data from 2005 which shows  the gap was closing.  North Carolina Department of Public Instruction re-normed the reading and math standards in addition to changing graduation requirements which impacted recent test scores, graduation rates and achievement levels.

 

WCPSS Diversity Plans help children learn how to live in an integrated/diverse society where people are not judged by their socio-economic status, race or ethnicity. Children are allowed to interact with others who have different backgrounds and cultures but all seek a high quality education as a common goal.  Having diverse population in schools yield more than good test scores, it is the catalyst for creating a diverse society.

 

The CCCAAC believes that students benefit when they attend schools that are racially and economically diverse.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press Release

Posted by: "Calla Wright" ccaac_aacca@yahoo.com   ccaac_aacca

Thu Jul 9, 2009 6:36 pm (PDT)



We need to support this initiative which is a result of a seminar that was held earlier .
 
 
COALITION OF CONCERNED CITIZENS
FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CHILDREN
 
 
                                       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel: (919) 231-9757
Email: ccaac_aacca@ yahoo.com