Answer CREED’s Freedom Hill Coalition Call To Action! About New Social Studies Learning Standards

Please take time to look at and respond to the state school board about social studies learning standards. This is crucial. As the site explains: Call to Action! 5 minutes of Engagement! We know many of us are feeling exhausted by the compounding dangers of COVID-19 and the ongoing nationwide protests. If you can, here … Continue reading Answer CREED’s Freedom Hill Coalition Call To Action! About New Social Studies Learning Standards

Dan Forest’s Education Platform: Puritanically Privatizing NC’s Public School System With Vouchers

Last November, Lt. Gov. Dan Forest released his plan for expanded school choice as part of his platform in running for governor. Actually, Forest has been running for governor for years as most of his actions as the state’s “second in command” has been focused on campaigning against the current governor, Roy Cooper. While Forest’s … Continue reading Dan Forest’s Education Platform: Puritanically Privatizing NC’s Public School System With Vouchers

Phil Berger & Co. Want To Fully Open Schools on August 17th, BUT…

Senator Phil Berger has made it no secret that he wants schools to open up to all students on August 17th. Forget that he is no scientist or epidemiologist. Forget that he wants to maintain political power in this election year. Forget what states like Texas and Florida are going through for opening up the … Continue reading Phil Berger & Co. Want To Fully Open Schools on August 17th, BUT…

Oklahoma Just Did Something That The NCGA Doesn’t Have The Guts To Try

Below is how the state of North Carolina has voted in past presidential elections. Below is how the state of Oklahoma has voted in past presidential elections. Oklahoma is not a swing state; North Carolina is. In fact, North Carolina might be one of the actual true "purple" states in the country. Yet, Oklahoma just … Continue reading Oklahoma Just Did Something That The NCGA Doesn’t Have The Guts To Try