Category Archives: EDUCATION

Orange County Schools “Equity” resolution includes Black Lives Matter

Posted on September 16, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

The Orange County Public Schools Board of Education recently passed a resolution that includes “next steps” towards “equity in education” for the district. That resolution includes phrasing about the Black Lives Matter movement. Continue reading →

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NCAE President promotes “Pledge to Participate” in Black Lives Matter at School “Year of Purpose”

Posted on September 13, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

The president of the N.C. Association of Educators is actively promoting a petition where teachers must pledge to participate in social justice and political activism in the classroom through “Black Lives Matter at School’s Year of Purpose” activities. Continue reading →

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Records request reveals ‘Whiteness in Ed Spaces,” “Affinity groups” at WCPSS EdCamp Equity

Posted on September 5, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A recently returned records request for materials from an “EdCamp Equity” event held at a  Wake County Public Schools middle school earlier this year reveals discussion sessions on “whiteness in Ed spaces,” “microaggressions at work,” and forming “Affinity Groups.” Continue reading →

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Orange Public Schools Equity Dept. email details segregated “Affinity Spaces”

Posted on September 3, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

According to an email from the Orange County Public Schools Equity Dept., the district is planning to set up racially segregated safe spaces called “Affinity Spaces.” Continue reading →

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Former Mecklenburg County Day School teacher sentenced in child porn case

Posted on August 28, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A former Mecklenburg County area Day School teacher was sentenced in a case involving child pornography. Continue reading →

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Iredell teacher arrested on indecent liberties charge

Posted on August 28, 2020 by A.P. Dillon

A former Iredell County teacher has been arrested on indecent liberties charges. Continue reading →

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