Justin Parmenter

Justin Parmenter is an English teacher at South Academy of International Languages in Charlotte. “Notes from the Chalkboard” is his site with thoughts about public education.

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For North Carolina teachers it’s about more than the paycheck

by Justin Parmenter | May 10, 2018

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Students need trauma-informed care

by Justin Parmenter | April 11, 2018

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A defense of creative writing in the age of standardized testing

by Justin Parmenter | March 7, 2018

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More NC school districts must take steps to embrace teacher voice

by Justin Parmenter | February 15, 2018

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Unintended consequences: Legislation deserves the educator’s touch

by Justin Parmenter | January 31, 2018

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N.C. Senate ignores the class-size crisis

by Justin Parmenter | January 5, 2018

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The real reasons so many young people can’t write well today — by an English teacher

by Justin Parmenter | November 13, 2017

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To fail and still succeed

by Justin Parmenter | October 4, 2017

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The cost of doing business in the education world

by Justin Parmenter | August 9, 2017

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Technology in schools: Too much of a good thing?

by Justin Parmenter | May 30, 2017

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Teacher pay raises don’t keep up with health care costs

by Justin Parmenter | April 13, 2017

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Letting go of homework to nurture the whole child

by Justin Parmenter | October 6, 2016

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