NC superintendent race could be a 2024 bright spot

The News&Observer - Candidate for NC superintendent, Democrat Kenon Crumble, answers our questions

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Kenon Crumble has a masters degree in education and an advanced degree in educational leadership and administration. He is a doctoral candidate at Long Island University. He lives in Johnston County, NC with his wife Jocelyn and children.

Kenon Crumble is an assistant principle at Panther Creek High School. He has experience as a teacher and as a principal at Whitaker School. 

Kenon Crumble has previously run for the Johnston County Board of Education but did not win.

Supports integrating modern technology into education, including high-speed internet, advanced computing devices, and smart classroom technology.

Plans to allocate 10-15% of his remedial plan to updating educational technology and school infrastructure.

Supports "sustainable practices and green technologies in schools, promoting environmental stewardship and reducing operational costs."

Plans to conduct a state-wide audit of educational facilities to assess their safety and opportunities for growth, focusing on modern fire safety systems, secure entry points, and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance, and to encourage community involvement in the process of updating these facilities.

Plans to "establish a system for regular maintenance and upkeep of educational facilities."

Promises to "secure funding through state budgets and explore federal grants specifically allocated for early childhood education."

- Supports integrating modern technology into education, including high-speed internet, advanced computing devices, and smart classroom technology.
- Plans to allocate 10-15% of his remedial plan to updating educational technology and school infrastructure.
- Supports "sustainable practices and green technologies in schools, promoting environmental stewardship and reducing operational costs."
- Plans to conduct a state-wide audit of educational facilities to assess their safety and opportunities for growth, focusing on modern fire safety systems, secure entry points, and ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance, and to encourage community involvement in the process of updating these facilities.
- Plans to "establish a system for regular maintenance and upkeep of educational facilities."
- Promises to "secure funding through state budgets and explore federal grants specifically allocated for early childhood education."

School Facilities & Resources

Supports pre-kindergarten curriculum that focuses on early literacy, numerical fluency, physical development, and social skills, as well as emphasizes diversity and inclusivity.

Said, "To tackle the learning losses from the pandemic, it is essential to develop focused and adaptive strategies... Programs that concentrate on key areas like reading and math... can address critical skill gaps. Tailoring these initiatives to each student’s unique needs... will ensure the right support is provided."

- Supports pre-kindergarten curriculum that focuses on early literacy, numerical fluency, physical development, and social skills, as well as emphasizes diversity and inclusivity.
- Said, "To tackle the learning losses from the pandemic, it is essential to develop focused and adaptive strategies... Programs that concentrate on key areas like reading and math... can address critical skill gaps. Tailoring these initiatives to each student’s unique needs... will ensure the right support is provided."

School Curriculum

Plans to allocate 20-25% of his remedial plan to special education and at-risk programs, students with disabilities, english as a second language learners, and economically disadvantaged students.

- Plans to allocate 20-25% of his remedial plan to special education and at-risk programs, students with disabilities, english as a second language learners, and economically disadvantaged students.

Student Wellbeing

Plans to allocate 15-20% of his remedial plan to recruiting, retaining, and training teachers.

Promises to "conduct a comparative analysis of teacher salaries to establish competitive pay scales... implement a plan for annual salary increases... [and] provide additional compensation for teachers who attain higher degrees or specialized certifications."

Plans to invest in the mental and physical health of teachers by improving  health insurance and retirement plans available to teachers, increasing access to mental health services, stress management workshops, and fitness facilities.

Supports clear opportunities for teacher professional development through conferences and further education, clear plans for teachers seeking leadership roles or specialized teaching positions, and mentorship programs.

Wants to "reduce class sizes to allow for more individualized attention and a manageable workload for teachers."

Plans to advocate for increased funding for education, the implementation of policies that favor teachers, and start public campaigns to emphasize the importance of investing in teachers and education.

- Plans to allocate 15-20% of his remedial plan to recruiting, retaining, and training teachers.
- Promises to "conduct a comparative analysis of teacher salaries to establish competitive pay scales... implement a plan for annual salary increases... [and] provide additional compensation for teachers who attain higher degrees or specialized certifications."
- Plans to invest in the mental and physical health of teachers by improving  health insurance and retirement plans available to teachers, increasing access to mental health services, stress management workshops, and fitness facilities.
- Supports clear opportunities for teacher professional development through conferences and further education, clear plans for teachers seeking leadership roles or specialized teaching positions, and mentorship programs.
- Wants to "reduce class sizes to allow for more individualized attention and a manageable workload for teachers."
- Plans to advocate for increased funding for education, the implementation of policies that favor teachers, and start public campaigns to emphasize the importance of investing in teachers and education.

Teachers

Promises to "ensure every child in North Carolina has access to high-quality pre-kindergarten education programs, regardless of their family's socio-economic status."

Plans to create a "remedial plan" to allocate 30-40% of funds to historically underfunded schools.

- Promises to "ensure every child in North Carolina has access to high-quality pre-kindergarten education programs, regardless of their family's socio-economic status."
- Plans to create a "remedial plan" to allocate 30-40% of funds to historically underfunded schools.

Access to Education

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Plans to conduct a state-wide audit of educational facilities to assess their safety and opportunities for growth, focusing on modern fire safety systems, secure entry points, and ADA compliance, and to encourage community involvement in the process of updating these facilities.

- Supports integrating modern technology into education, including high-speed internet, advanced computing devices, and smart classroom technology.
- Plans to allocate 10-15% of his remedial plan to updating educational technology and school infrastructure.
- Supports "sustainable practices and green technologies in schools, promoting environmental stewardship and reducing operational costs."
- Plans to conduct a state-wide audit of educational facilities to assess their safety and opportunities for growth, focusing on modern fire safety systems, secure entry points, and ADA compliance, and to encourage community involvement in the process of updating these facilities.
- Plans to "establish a system for regular maintenance and upkeep of educational facilities."
- Promises to "secure funding through state budgets and explore federal grants specifically allocated for early childhood education."

Plans to allocate 10-15% of his remedial plan to early childhood learning programs.

- Plans to allocate 20-25% of his remedial plan to special education and at-risk programs, students with disabilities, english as a second language learners, and economically disadvantaged students.
- Plans to allocate 10-15% of his remedial plan to early childhood learning programs.

Plans to allocate 5-10% of his remedial plan to "innovative educational programs, pilot projects, and research initiatives."

- Plans to allocate 5-10% of his remedial plan to "innovative educational programs, pilot projects, and research initiatives."
- Supports pre-kindergarten curriculum that focuses on early literacy, numerical fluency, physical development, and social skills, as well as emphasizes diversity and inclusivity.
- Said, "To tackle the learning losses from the pandemic, it is essential to develop focused and adaptive strategies... Programs that concentrate on key areas like reading and math... can address critical skill gaps. Tailoring these initiatives to each student’s unique needs... will ensure the right support is provided."

Supports "the renovation and modernization of school buildings across North Carolina...and sustainable practices and green technologies in schools, promoting environmental stewardship and reducing operational costs."

- Supports integrating modern technology into education, including high-speed internet, advanced computing devices, and smart classroom technology.
- Plans to allocate 10-15% of his remedial plan to updating educational technology and school infrastructure.
- Supports "the renovation and modernization of school buildings across North Carolina...and sustainable practices and green technologies in schools, promoting environmental stewardship and reducing operational costs."
- Plans to conduct a state-wide audit of educational facilities to assess their safety and opportunities for growth, focusing on modern fire safety systems, secure entry points, and ADA compliance, and to encourage community involvement in the process of updating these facilities.
- Plans to "establish a system for regular maintenance and upkeep of educational facilities."
- Promises to "secure funding through state budgets and explore federal grants specifically allocated for early childhood education."

Kenon Crumble has previously run for the Johnston County Board of Education.

Kenon Crumble has a masters degree in education and an advanced degree in educational leadership and administration. He lives in Johnston County, NC with his wife Jocelyn and children.

Kenon Crumble's has previously run for the Johnston County Board of Education.

- Supports integrating modern technology into education, including high-speed internet, advanced computing devices, and smart classroom technology.
- Plans to create a "remedial plan" to allocate 30-40% of funds to historically underfunded schools.
- Plans to allocate 10-15% of his remedial plan to updating educational technology and school infrastructure.
- Supports "the renovation and modernization of school buildings across North Carolina...and sustainable practices and green technologies in schools, promoting environmental stewardship and reducing operational costs."
- Plans to conduct a state-wide audit of educational facilities to assess their safety and opportunities for growth, focusing on modern fire safety systems, secure entry points, and ADA compliance, and to encourage community involvement in the process of updating these facilities.
- Plans to "establish a system for regular maintenance and upkeep of educational facilities."
- Promises to "secure funding through state budgets and explore federal grants specifically allocated for early childhood education."

Supports the participation of parents in pre-kindergarten programs.

- Plans to allocate 20-25% of his remedial plan to special education and at-risk programs, students with disabilities, english as a second language learners, and economically disadvantaged students.
- Plans to allocate 10-15% of his remedial plan to early childhood learning programs.
- Supports the participation of parents in pre-kindergarten programs.

- Promises to "ensure every child in North Carolina has access to high-quality pre-kindergarten education programs, regardless of their family's socio-economic status."

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Kenon has a masters degree in education and an advanced degree in educational leadership and administration from Long Island University. He lives in Johnston County, NC with his wife Jocelyn and children.

Kenon Crumble is an assistant principle at Panther Creek High School. He worked as a teacher and principal at Whitaker School. 

Kenon Crumble's campaign for superintendent of public instruction is his first entry into politics. 

Supports integrating technology into education and adopting new teaching methods to engage with new generations of students.

Wants to "establish a system for regular maintenance and upkeep of educational facilities."

- Supports integrating technology into education and adopting new teaching methods to engage with new generations of students.
- Plans to create a "remedial plan" to allocate 30-40% of funds to historically underfunded schools.
- Plans to allocate 10-15% of his remedial plan to updating educational technology and school infrastructure.
- Wants to "establish a system for regular maintenance and upkeep of educational facilities."

Wants to "establish a comprehensive, high-quality Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program accessible to every child in North Carolina."

- Plans to allocate 5-10% of his remedial plan to "innovative educational programs, pilot projects, and research initiatives."
- Wants to "establish a comprehensive, high-quality Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program accessible to every child in North Carolina."

Supports "competitive wages for teachers... and ensuring North Carolina attracts and retains top educators."

- Plans to allocate 15-20% of his remedial plan to recruiting, retaining, and training teachers.
- Supports "competitive wages for teachers... and ensuring North Carolina attracts and retains top educators."

Will "Ensure every child in North Carolina has access to high-quality pre-kindergarten education programs, regardless of their family's socio-economic status."

- Will "Ensure every child in North Carolina has access to high-quality pre-kindergarten education programs, regardless of their family's socio-economic status."

This is Kenon Crumble's first entry into politics. 

- Supports integrating technology into education and adopting new teaching methods to engage with new generations of students.
- Plans to create a "remedial plan" to allocate 30-40% of funds to historically underfunded schools.
- Plans to allocate 10-15% of his remedial plan to updating educational technology and school infrastructure.
- Supports "the renovation and modernization of school buildings across North Carolina...and sustainable practices and green technologies in schools, promoting environmental stewardship and reducing operational costs."

- Plans to allocate 5-10% of his remedial plan to "innovative educational programs, pilot projects, and research initiatives."

Kenon Crumble resides in Johnston County, NC with his wife Jocelyn and children. Details about where he attended school, the church he attends, and other aspects of his personal life are not provided in the information given.

As of February 9, 2024, Kenon Crumble’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The Superintendent of Public Instruction is secretary and chief administrative officer of the State Board of Education. They oversee the public school systems of the state.
- The Superintendent of Public Instruction, along with the State Board of Education, make up the leadership of the Department of Public Instruction, which is responsible for implementing the state's public school laws for pre-K through 12th-grade public schools. 
- The Department of Public Instruction administers annual state and federal public school funds. They administer $11 billion and license about 117,000 teachers and administrators who serve public schools.
- The Superintendent makes sure local school systems run effectively. They appoint a local superintendent to serve on the State Board and advise on local issues.
- The Superintendent of Public Instruction is elected for a four-year term, with no term limits.

Administrative head of the North Carolina public education system