Common Sense - Nikki Bascome for Board of Education

Summary
Nikki Bascome, a candidate for the school board, discusses the changing expectations of parents and the underpreparedness of students in New Hanover County. She highlights the importance of communication between parents and teachers and the need for support and resources for both. Bascome also emphasizes the significance of relationships between students, teachers, and parents in ensuring a successful education system. She expresses hope for positive changes under the new interim superintendent and calls for healing and rebuilding trust within the community. The conversation revolves around the importance of parental involvement in education and the need for transparency and accountability in the school system. The Parents Bill of Rights is discussed as a means to ensure parents remain aware of health-related matters impacting their child's growth and development. The role of teachers as professionals in education and child development is emphasized, but the importance of parents as experts on their own children is also highlighted. The conversation also touches on the need for a balanced approach to education, with input from both parents and teachers. The fear of political influence in education and the importance of a strong school board are discussed. The conversation concludes with a focus on the need for better curriculum, discipline, and support for teachers, as well as the importance of financial transparency and building relationships with county commissioners.

Takeaways
Parental expectations of schools have changed over time, with parents today having different expectations and a greater understanding of what happens in schools compared to previous generations.
The underpreparedness of students in New Hanover County is a concern, particularly in relation to the dual enrollment program where students can earn college credits while in high school.
Communication between parents and teachers is crucial in ensuring that students are properly prepared for educational programs and that resources and support are provided.
Building strong relationships between students, teachers, and parents is essential for a successful education system.
The new interim superintendent brings hope for positive changes, but it will take time to heal and rebuild trust within the community. Parental involvement is crucial for a child's education and development.
The Parents Bill of Rights ensures transparency and accountability in the school system.
Teachers are professionals in education and child development, but parents are experts on their own children.
A balanced approach to education, with input from both parents and teachers, is necessary.
Political influence in education should be minimized.
A strong school board is essential for effective governance.
There is a need for better curriculum, discipline, and support for teachers.
Financial transparency is important in understanding where resources are allocated.
Building relationships with county commissioners is crucial for effective collaboration.
titles
Building Strong Relationships for Success
The Importance of Communication and Support The Need for a Strong School Board
Minimizing Political Influence in Education

Sound Bites
"The expectations are a little bit different now, and parents were a little bit more trusting then."
"Our high school students are not prepared for this dual enrollment. They're just not, they're not measuring up."
"Here's this wonderful opportunity for your children and especially the underserved population. And we wanna help them succeed."
"Parents Bill of Rights makes sure that not only parents are involved but that kids are being exposed to things."
"Yes, these are professionals at education and at child development. But I, as the parent, am the expert of this child."
"You don't put that discernment on a child ever. If you are a professional in child development, you know that is not appropriate."