Incumbents And Newcomers Split Guilford County’s School Board Races
Across races in Guilford County, incumbents retained many of their seats, with the school board race being no exception.
November 15, 2022
Education
Wake County Voters Reject Far-Right School Board Takeover
Wake County voters rejected the far-right’s attempt to seize control of the school board, keeping a Democratic majority.
November 14, 2022
Guilford County School Board calls for investigation against far-right education group
“Take Back Our Schools” is known for its controversial statements and for sharing anti-LGBTQ+, anti-CRT and discriminatory posts on its social media platform.
November 7, 2022
School Board Election Could Determine Book Censorship In Classrooms
In North Carolina, far-right education groups such as Moms for Liberty and NC Values Coalition have led the charge in banning LGBTQ+, and Black and Brown-authored books.
November 4, 2022
New School Bonds Seek To Address Long-Standing Wake County School Needs
In this year’s midterm elections, Wake County voters will have the opportunity to vote on two countywide bond measures that take a step toward addressing issues facing schools.
November 3, 2022
Guilford School Board Races Highlight Contrast Between Far-Right-Backed Republican And Equity-Driven Democrat Candidates
A slate of Republican school board candidates are running on extremist platforms against Democrats for control of Guilford County’s school board.
November 1, 2022
Superintendent Catherine Truitt Hires Known Right-Wing Commentator as Advisor
Reports that North Carolina Superintendent Catherine Truitt has brought in Terry Stoops as an advisor have sparked questions about the controversial new hire – with local educators condemning the decision to hire a well-known right-winger.
October 25, 2022
Far-Right Education Movement Seeking Control Of New Hanover Schools
It’s no secret that Republicans are exploiting division and the pandemic to attack public schools, educators, and families under the guise of “parental rights.”
October 24, 2022
Meet The Extremist Republicans Running For Guilford County School Board
All four Republican candidates for Guilford County school board are backed by a right-wing group called Take Back Our Schools. The group has campaigned with Lt. Governor Mark Robinson.
October 21, 2022
State Republican Policies Are Responsible For Teacher Shortage
A survey from the North Carolina School Superintendents Association found that 98 of 115 school districts who responded reported having 11,297 unfilled educator and staff positions – and Republicans are at fault.
October 14, 2022