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For 2022, the average teacher’s pay in North Carolina is $56,381! See the chart above for teachers pay and benefits from 2011 to 2020. The most remarkable data is the pension plan. Also note the “Total Compensation” number at the bottom right corner. North Carolina teachers have a very “rich” defined benefit pension plan. TeachersContinue reading “My Thoughts on Teachers’ Pay”

August 20, 2022 Just a few of my thoughts for the week in no particular order: Goodbye to Liz Cheney. She used her father’s name to gain appointments and political favor. Her large campaign donations came from Russian oil. Read about her on Wikipedia. Deshaun Watson has been disciplined by the NFL. Finally!!! More spendingContinue reading “My Weekly Musings”

Fernando Tatis, Jr. is a 23-year-old baseball player from the Dominican Republic. He plays shortstop for the San Diego Padres. He began his MLB career in 2019. In 2021 the Padres signed him to a 14-year, $340 million contract. That is the 3rd highest contract in MLB history. That season Tatis made the All-Star team.Continue reading “MLB Star Tatis Suspended for 80 Games!”

August 9th This is an article about why the world needs the US. to be a strong and powerful country, with a vibrant economy! And a net exporter of energy! A “super famine” is brewing in Somalia. Famine can be declared if 3 events occur: a major percent of a country’s people is suffering fromContinue reading “Famine in Somalia!”

Saturday, August 6th Biden opened our southern border to illegal immigrants. Since he took office 2-3 million illegals have entered the US, mostly into Texas and Arizona. Those states are overwhelmed. Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, has tried everything to handle this humanitarian crisis. Texas cities are literally flooded with undocumented, unvetted, uneducated, unvaccinated and poorContinue reading “Busing Illegals to DC and NYC!”

Forbes Magazine reported this week that 56 members of Congress owe student loans. Most of the 56 are Democrats. This does not include members of Congress that owe $10,00 or less. It’s like turkeys voting to cancel Thanksgiving!!! Or homeowners voting to cancel home mortgages. Utterly ridiculous, and very dangerous to the US economy! ThisContinue reading “Congresswoman Nakima Williams owes $250,000 in Student loans!”

Yesterday I had lunch at a Chick-fil-A. I chose to eat inside, and the dining area was crowded. Regrettably, I once again observed numerous mothers sitting at tables with their young children while on their cells phones. One mother had 4 children, ages 10 to 4. The entire time they sat at the table sheContinue reading “Cell phones in Restaurants? UGH!”

Solo arrested for child abuse, DWI, and resisting arrest! Solo is a 42-year-old woman living in NC. For 10+ years she played professional soccer and was the goalkeeper for the US Women’s National team. She is married and has twin girls, age 2. Solo was an outstanding goalkeeper. Her teams won Olympic gold medals, theContinue reading “Women’s Soccer Star arrested!”

The squad has a new member! Update 8/15–Adams tested positive for Covid!!!! Alma Adams is a 76-year-old Congresswoman from NC. She has represented the Charlotte area for 8 years. Adams is Black and a Democrat. Her record in Congress is quite good. She has served on numerous committees and caucuses, mostly in support of minorityContinue reading “Congresswoman Alma Adams arrested!”

Worldwide, the US. is ranked 38th in math scores and 24th in science. These rankings have declined in recent years. Most education scholars worldwide believe it is critical to begin a child’s education with great skills in K-3. Children need a great start. Reading, writing and basic math skills must be taught well at theContinue reading “Sex education in K-3?”