Meet the Republicans Running for New Hanover County School Board
Notably, all four Republican candidates for the New Hanover County School Board are endorsed by a far-right group called Tide Turners NC.
October 12, 2022
Education
NC Republicans Must Act To Exempt Student Loan Forgiveness From State Income Taxes
NCGOP leaders approved tax exemptions for those who received forgiveness from their PPP loans. They refuse to do the same for those with student loan debt that has been forgiven.
October 6, 2022
Republicans Continue To Support, Push For More Book Bans Despite Widespread Unpopularity
A recent poll commissioned by the nonprofit EveryLibrary Institute found that 75% of voters are opposed to the right-wing efforts underway to ban books – and that they will consider those bans when voting in the midterm elections.
October 4, 2022
Taking A Look At Progressive Candidates For New Hanover County School Board
We’re taking a look at the platforms of three progressive Democrats who are running for the New Hanover County School Board: Dorian Cromartie, Veronica McLaurin-Brown and Judy Justice.
October 4, 2022
Bomb Threatened HBCU In North Carolina To Recieve Grants
The U.S. Department of Education has announced grants for two HBCUs that received bomb threats this year. Fayetteville State is one of the schools receiving the grants.
September 27, 2022
When It Comes To Investing In North Carolina Schools’, Will State Republicans Take Action?
The newest chapter in the state’s 28-year-old education case started in late August and continues with several hurdles coming its way.
September 27, 2022
Extremist Wake County School Board Candidate Wants Teachers To Carry Guns, Calls Schools ‘Socialistic Indoctrination Programs’
Right-wing extremist Wake County school board candidate Michele Morrow said at a debate recently that she believes teachers should be allowed to conceal carry guns in schools.
September 20, 2022
Alamance-Burlington Superintendent Removes LGBTQ+ Book
The Alamance-Burlington Schools superintendent’s removal of the LGBTQ+ book, “Gender Queer” is the latest in a series of books and material being challenged by conservatives.
September 19, 2022
NCGOP’s refusal to properly fund public schools is leading to a double crisis
North Carolina schools are facing a double crisis thanks to the failure of state Republicans to fund public education and pay teachers and staff a fair wage.
September 13, 2022
Education
NC Lt. Gov. Robinson Wants Science And Social Studies Out Of Elementary Schools
Seemingly determined to keep his name in the news, Robinson has once again made headlines, this time for his calls to remove history and science from the elementary school curriculum.
September 9, 2022