Education

Another Republican power grab underway in NCGA as they try to make the NC Board of Education an elected body

By Patrick Zarcone / February 24, 2023 / Comments Off on Another Republican power grab underway in NCGA as they try to make the NC Board of Education an elected body

The North Carolina governor has the power to appoint 11 of the 14 board members, with legislative approval. Republicans want to take that power away from the governor.

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Harmful ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ SB 49 Passes NC Senate

By Patrick Zarcone / February 10, 2023 / Comments Off on Harmful ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ SB 49 Passes NC Senate

The simple truth is that this is yet another power grab from right-wing Republicans who are intent on controlling every aspect of our lives – so long as it’s an issue that they can add to their ever-growing culture war list.

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It’s time to celebrate Black History Month despite right-wing attacks on education, diversity

By Patrick Zarcone / February 3, 2023 / Comments Off on It’s time to celebrate Black History Month despite right-wing attacks on education, diversity

Denying students the opportunity to learn the true facts about the history of our state and our country only further reinforces the incomplete history that has been taught.

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Report: NC’s effort to fund public education is worst in the country; Republicans deserve blame

By Patrick Zarcone / February 3, 2023 / Comments Off on Report: NC’s effort to fund public education is worst in the country; Republicans deserve blame

A report titled “Making the Grade” ranks North Carolina at 48th overall for the amount of funding given to public schools and 50th for funding efforts.

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Republicans continue to focus on book bans despite overwhelming opposition from American voters

By Patrick Zarcone / September 30, 2022 / Comments Off on Republicans continue to focus on book bans despite overwhelming opposition from American voters

Amid Republicans’ campaign to challenge books and censor classroom curriculums, a new poll found that voters are overwhelmingly opposed to the increased efforts to ban books.

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Banned Books Week comes as Republicans in NC, US fight to censor classrooms, ban important texts

By Patrick Zarcone / September 22, 2022 / Comments Off on Banned Books Week comes as Republicans in NC, US fight to censor classrooms, ban important texts

According to a banned book report by PEN America that looked at the 2021-22 school year, there were 2,532 instances of individual books being banned in the U.S. That number includes 1,648 unique titles by 1,261 different authors, 290 illustrators and 18 translators.

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New Biden administration student debt relief program will help nearly 1.2 million North Carolinians

By Patrick Zarcone / September 22, 2022 / Comments Off on New Biden administration student debt relief program will help nearly 1.2 million North Carolinians

Under the Biden administration’s new student debt relief plan, more than one million North Carolinians will be able to save thousands of dollars or even have their student loans forgiven.

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NC Republicans’ refusal to properly fund public schools is leading to a double crisis – and it was preventable

By Patrick Zarcone / September 9, 2022 / Comments Off on NC Republicans’ refusal to properly fund public schools is leading to a double crisis – and it was preventable

Some may think that Republicans are anti-education, but the reality is that they’re anti-public education. The NCGOP will gladly take funds and put them toward private and charter schools.

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NC teacher vacancies up 27% from 2021 as NCGOP refuses to properly fund schools, pay educators

By Patrick Zarcone / September 2, 2022 / Comments Off on NC teacher vacancies up 27% from 2021 as NCGOP refuses to properly fund schools, pay educators

State Republican lawmakers have once again refused to adequately fund public schools and pay our teachers and staff fair wages – and the NCGOP’s failures are leaving schools short on teachers.

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28 years and counting: NC’s Leandro school funding plan in court again this week

By Patrick Zarcone / September 2, 2022 / Comments Off on 28 years and counting: NC’s Leandro school funding plan in court again this week

Despite court rulings, nothing has changed, and nearly three decades have passed without every child in the state being afforded the opportunity to receive a good education.

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