Focusing on Funding, Diversity, in the Wake County School Board Race
North Carolina alone has seen several attempts to ban books in schools, specifically ones that are about Black or LGBTQ+ youth.
June 6, 2022
Education
Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools would benefit greatly from Leandro funding
Unfortunately, during the pandemic, North Carolina has seen the rise of a loud, but small faction of borderline extremists calling for the erasure of LGBTQ+ experiences and Black history.
June 6, 2022
Despite community protest, NC Republicans move ahead with their newest discriminatory bill
On the first day of Pride Month, the North Carolina Senate passed their very own version of Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
June 6, 2022
Your Guide to the Right-Wing Extremists Trying to Take Over NC School Boards: Part I
This is Part I of an ongoing series looking at right-wing extremists who won their primary races for positions on school boards across North Carolina.
June 2, 2022
A Culture War on the Ground: What NC Teachers, Librarians, and Students Really Think of CRT, LGBTQ+ Erasure, and Book Bannings
Over the past few months Republicans have been waging a culture war over what can and cannot be taught in schools. Their primary vehicle for
May 30, 2022
Union County Schools Would Greatly Benefit From the Leandro Plan
Too many children throughout the state, including Union County, lack access to qualified educators, adequate facilities, extracurricular programs, career training, and more. The North Carolina
May 25, 2022
Implementing Leandro Would Allow $16 Million More in Funding to Reach Vance County Schools
There’s no denying that schools in North Carolina are woefully underfunded; in the past few months, the news in North Carolina has been dominated by
May 25, 2022
A New Political Battleground: NC School Board Races Getting National Attention
Source: CNN North Carolina is garnering national attention not just for the race to replace retiring Republican U.S. Sen. Richard Burr, but also for its
May 24, 2022
Leandro Investments Would Address Long-standing Needs for Pitt County Schools
Pitt County is widely synonymous with East Carolina University and Vidant Medical Center – both landmarks within the rural eastern county. Despite the pride and
May 24, 2022
It’s Time for NC Schools To Be Rid of American Indian Mascots Completely
Source: News & Observer On Wednesday, May 3rd The North Carolina State Advisory Council on Indian Education (SACIE) released a report detailing the number of
May 19, 2022