NC Democrats Fight For Parents’ And Students’ Rights
Democrats in the state House and Senate have come together to craft a pair of bills aimed at protecting the rights of students and parents.
February 10, 2023
Education
Advocates Call For Much-Needed Investments Toward Special Education Classrooms, Educators
Although the shortage of special education teachers isn’t new, the need couldn’t be any more urgent.
February 10, 2023
An Increasing Number Of North Carolina Students Can’t Afford School Lunch
According to the US Census Bureau, the free school lunch program helped millions of children throughout the pandemic, with child poverty going down by 46% in 2021 alone.
February 8, 2023
Sen. Michael Lee Is Following The Far-Right Education Playbook Embraced By States Like Florida
Instead of working to fund NC’s K-12 schools, which are the least funded in the U.S., Sen. Michael Lee is more concerned with targeting LGBTQ+ kids by following in the far-right footsteps of states like Florida.
February 7, 2023
Republican Members Of New Hanover School Board Push Restrictions For Transgender Athletes
Currently, transgender high school students have to undergo a lengthy process under the state’s high-school athletic association policy.
February 6, 2023
Health Experts, Parents, And Teachers Warn Bill Could Harm LGBTQ+ Mental Health
“My professional opinion as a licensed clinical psychologist is that this bill will make our children less safe,” said Dr. Sarah Wilson, an assistant professor at the Duke University School of Medicine.
February 3, 2023
NC Triangle Part of $250M Fidelity Initiative To Help Black and Brown Students Graduate College
The program will provide scholarship funding, mentorship and career guidance, as well as internships and job placement services.
February 3, 2023
North Carolina Ranks At The Bottom For K-12 Public School Funding
Out of all 50 states and D.C., North Carolina was ranked 48th for funding level, with a cost-adjusted, per-pupil funding level $4,695 below the national average.
January 31, 2023
Republican-led New Hanover County School Board revisits sports participation for LGBTQ students
In its first major vote in the new year, Republicans on the New Hanover County school board are already pushing forth a right-wing agenda, voting
January 23, 2023
State Board Of Education Urges Lawmakers To Pass Much-Needed Public School Investments
Education leaders across the state are urging lawmakers to adequately invest in public schools, ultimately pushing for the complete funding of the Leandro plan.
January 20, 2023