Issues Now

Today's episode is very timely as we wrap up our our series From History to Healing and discuss how to approach conversations of social injustice and diversity. While yesterday's decision was a step towards justice- there is still much healing to happen. buzzsprout.com/1245122

Spot on @maryannwolfed

Say it agin for the folks in the back!

Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day. Here's a great article about the significance of the day. npr.org/2021/10/11/104… #IndigenousPeoplesDay

Hey listeners! I know I’ve been MIA- this whole becoming a principal during a pandemic has been interesting. But this email I received this morning was just what I needed to remind myself of how important my podcast is… I’m coming back soon! @CCSEquity

This afternoon, Gov. Cooper vetoed HB 324. To read more about why we believe this legislation would have limited difficult and robust classroom conversations about our nation’s complicated past and the systemic inequities that persist today, read our statement 👇 #nced

Equity in education can’t be achieved unless we are willing to acknowledge disparities made evident by data & students’ lived experiences…and to take ownership of our vital role in being part of the solution. Progress is not achieved by staying in comfort zones. #equity #nced

Excited to listen to this conversation!! Way to represent @CumberlandCoSch @CCSEquity @cfhistorynerd @StoverScience

So proud of you @cfhistorynerd! Keeping making a difference!

Great article! motherjones.com/politics/2021/… "This is about preventing the next generation of young people from investigating structural and systemic racism in any serious way, or any efforts to undo the effects of racism in the education system.” -@JEFordNCTOY @CREED_NC @MrRDPierce

Many of you will recall I was on a White House Education Equity panel a few weeks ago. Some of you told me that you unfortunately couldn't get connected. Well here's the video of the full program. My panel begins at 16:00. Take a look. youtu.be/sRaZAEvhuvM

Host Hannah Gray is embarking on a new journey today!

"...U.S. Ed. Secretary Miguel Cardona made the case to school leaders on Tuesday that building a diverse teaching force should be a key component of pandemic recovery efforts." This aligns with our #TopTenIssue around Teacher Recruitment. #NCed the74million.org/education-secr…

Love that we have a Secretary of Education that gets it!

facebook.com/90800961256386… @CCSEquity @EduKandyDandy @mrsgray620 @cfhistorynerd @nicolerivers81 @StoverScience @joelcmayo @mrspowlen @TeleTeaching this lady gets it friends!

A beautiful quote from one of the equity leaders in our state! @theNCForum @DudleyFloodCtr @issues_now @CCSEquity

@CCSEquity @mrsgray620

The #AmericanFamiliesPlan invests in education by providing: ▪️ Universal preschool for all 3- and 4-year-olds ▪️ Two years of free community college for all Americans ▪️ Expanded Pell Grants for low-income students Learn more: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/…

Teaching about Juneteenth? Check out this resource from @learnforjustice and share the sites, readings, and perspectives you find helpful: learningforjustice.org/magazine/teach…

Banning the teaching of systemic racism is actually a perfect example of systemic racism.