State Democrats Push For Continuing Free School Lunch Program
North Carolina Senate Democrats are calling on their Republican counterparts to extend the free school lunch and breakfast program for students.
July 6, 2022
Education
National Report Finds Violations Of Political Interference, Institutional Racism Within UNC System
A national faculty group released a report that highlights the numerous violations of threats to faculty governance, limiting academic freedom and the presence of institutional racism within the UNC System.
July 1, 2022
Your Guide to the Right-Wing Extremists Trying to Take Over NC School Boards: Part V
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools system has multiple districts with seats up for grabs and there are a number of extremist Republican candidates.
June 30, 2022
Education
Macon County Commissioner Denies Library Funding Over Pride Month Display
“If you want to celebrate divisive things like gay pride or whatever, then do it, but do it on private property,” said Macon County Commissioner Paul Higdon.
June 29, 2022
November Election Could Shift Control Of The Wake County Board of Education
According to the News & Observer, “This fall’s election could decide whether Wake continues to have a left-leaning school board majority or shifts to a more conservative direction.”
June 28, 2022
Education
North Carolina Republicans’ ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Shelved In Legislature
HB 755 would erase LGBTQ+ voices from curriculum, put a target on educators and and require mandatory reporting to parents if a student begins to question their sexual identity in school.
June 27, 2022
NC Residents Join Nationwide Rally To Demand Gun Reform
Hundreds of North Carolinians joined in a nationwide rally to demand gun reforms in the “March For Our Lives” events held in Asheville, Raleigh and Charlotte earlier this month.
June 23, 2022
Your Guide to the Right-Wing Extremists Trying to Take Over NC School Boards: Part IV
In the area of the state between the Triangle and the Triad, the Alamance-Burlington School System is another district with a couple of candidates with disturbing, extreme views running for places on the school board.
June 23, 2022
Education
Triad Art Gallery To Host Community Banned Book Discussions
In order to foster community conversation about banned books, the Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art in Winston-Salem has started a program called Banned Book Summer.
June 22, 2022
Black, Brown Students See The Problem With Increased School Policing – Why Can’t NC Lawmakers Do The Same?
Since 2020, a group of students have been pushing for the removal of police officers from school campuses and advocating for more funding for school counselors.
June 21, 2022