Moore said schools with greater needs should get a greater share of the dollars in the future. That' s going to differ from school to school. Dealing with the rumor mill is a major challenge, according to Moore. He said he learned in Stanly County that false information can spread like summer brush fires after a merger. And it's his job to extinguish those flames.
Communication is so important.
Approach to education Cleveland County's school merger comes at a time when a great deal of attention is being placed both at the state and local level on helping low-performing students improve. Tougher student accountability standards will start taking effect this fall in North Carolina's public schools. These factors mean a stronger emphasis on intervention and remediation, Moore said, in order to catch students up before they fall too far behind. However, he also said educators must be careful that they aren't ignoring the needs of top students by putting too much emphasis on remedial programs. But in the end, Moore said his educational philosophy goes back to his belief in the personal touch.