Burns writes book, has much to say–The Daily Southerner

TARBORO — Dr. Del Burns, Interim Superintendent of Edgecombe County Public Schools and former Superintendent of Wake County Public Schools, spoke to the Rotary Club of Tarboro recently regarding his views on the importance of public education in the preserving the future of the country and its core values. (More)

Note: I have been following Dr. Burns since he was Superintendent of Wake County Public Schools. I believe he was doing a fine job until he decided to leave after the former Wake County School Board became Republican. C. Dancy II – DCN Publisher

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Tarboro NC – Breaking News: Adelphos John (Del) Burns former Wake County Superintendent Was Appointed Consultant and Interim Superintendent of Edgecombe County Public Schools Beginning October 1, 2011

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Correction:

Please note that there was an error in the press release regarding the
naming of our interim superintendent. It was announced at the board
meeting held tonight (Wednesday) Aug. 24, in the release I said it was
announced Monday, Aug. 24. I apologize for the typo. Thanks!
Lauren

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Note: Updated 8/24/11 20:50.

Burns speaks up for candidate critical of Wake school board – Source: News & Observer

RALEIGH — Three former Wake County schools superintendents — including the recently ousted Del Burns — are endorsing an outspoken critic of Republican school board members in a county commission race.

Burns stepped down in February, intending to stay on until June, but was ousted by the current board. He had given critical media interviews about five board members’ efforts to dismantle the county’s former student assignment plan, which used diversity as a key component. (Read more)

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