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Opinion: The future of North Carolina will be decided in November. Our choices could not be more different

Unfortunately, the only blame for this lies squarely on the Republican Party stoking those fears and fanning the metaphorical flames of discontent across North Carolina. Conversations that could have once found common ground are more commonly filled with accusations and screaming matches, and somehow, this is supposed to be acceptable to the folks who live here.

EDUCATION - Cardinal & Pine

Opinion: Why Mo Green is the education leader I’m choosing for my kids and my state

In 2022, as a candidate endorsed by extremist group Moms for Liberty, she ran for a seat on the Wake County School Board and lost. In her current race, she’s again endorsed by Moms for Liberty, and proposes eliminating the State Board of Education and forcing children with special needs into separate classrooms where they’ll “just focus on learning life skills.” 

EDUCATION - Cardinal & Pine

Op-Ed: For Latinos, ‘parent’s rights’ should be about support and respect

There’s a big myth about Latino parents held by many that they don’t want to be involved in their children’s education. The reality is much more complex. They face many barriers to getting to the table with those in charge of their children’s education, including working several jobs, lacking childcare or transportation, or navigating healthcare challenges. 

EDUCATION - Cardinal & Pine
North Carolina 'Early Education Crisis'

North Carolina child care task force warns of ‘early education crisis’

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A panel appointed by North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein calls for raising child care subsidies to head off an 'early education crisis.'
Trump Freezes Education Funding

Trump freezes $168.7 million meant for North Carolina public schools. Here are the programs that will feel it.

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The Trump administration is freezing federal funding meant to support English language learners, before- and after-school programs, and other public school initiatives in North Carolina.
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North Carolina program provides free summer meals for students who depended on school lunch

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North Carolina's SUN Program provides free summer meals for students, impacting 900,000+ kids, featuring nutrition, activities, and new $120 SUN Bucks food assistance cards.
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Rethink Education: Transforming teaching in North Carolina

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The Rethink Education Facilitator Badge program in North Carolina enhances teaching and learning resilience, showing significant student proficiency gains.