Action4Equity

Rev. Paul Robeson Ford spoke at May Day rally earlier this month. He's one of several community leaders who signed a letter outlining a list of priorities for the future Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools interim superintendent. AMY DIAZ/WFDD

Education

Local leaders call on future WS/FCS interim superintendent to prioritize community partnerships

Amy Diaz

In a letter to the school board, several community organizers said the district's current financial crisis makes it even more important for the future interim superintendent to continue partnering with the community.

Wake Forest University School of Medicine will undertake a three-year project focusing on disparities in birth and postpartum outcomes. SETH WENIG/AP

Health & Safety

Wake Forest University School of Medicine awarded grant to research birth outcome disparities

Neal Charnoff

The Wake Forest University School of Medicine has received a major grant from the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust for a project aimed at reducing disparities in birth outcomes.

The Winston-Salem Police Department arrested and charged 31-year-old Eduard Sarmiento with felony sexual offenses on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Winston-Salem Police Department.

Education

WS/FCS middle school mentor charged with felony sex offenses

Amy Diaz

A former mentor at a Winston-Salem middle school was arrested and charged with felony sex offenses on Tuesday. He was part of a program that was terminated last year, following allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a student.

At a press conference on Monday, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Tricia McManus said she welcomes accountability in the district's efforts to reduce racial disparities in school discipline. AMY DIAZ/WFDD

Education

WS/FCS to work with U.S. Department of Education to eliminate racial disparities in discipline

Amy Diaz

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools superintendent convened with Black-led educational advocacy group Action4Equity, and other local organizations on Monday to discuss racial disparities in school discipline. The press conference was sparked by a report published last week from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.

Education

Local education leaders discuss 'Parents' Bill of Rights' in roundtable discussion

Amy Diaz

Local education leaders came together for a roundtable discussion at the Forsyth County Central Library Monday evening to talk about how recent legislation will impact public schools.

Crossnore Communities for Children campus in Winston-Salem. DAVID FORD/WFDD

Education

N. Carolina-based foster care provider receives $4M grant to reduce violence and related trauma

David Ford

A North-Carolina-based foster care provider has been awarded $4 million for a new project targeting a Winston-Salem community. WFDD reporter David Ford and Crossnore Communities for Children CEO Bret Loftis explain where some of that money will go.

Education

Supporters of the Action4Equity mentorship program speak up at WS/FCS meeting

Amy Diaz

Dozens of mentors and students representing the Black-led educational advocacy group Action4Equity attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board…

Education

Action4Equity calls on Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board to reconsider contract termination

Amy Diaz

Local nonprofit Action4Equity is asking the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education to reconsider the termination of their mentorship…

Education

WS/FCS terminates Action4Equity contract following mentor's 'inappropriate relationship' with student

Amy Diaz

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District has canceled a $1.4 million contract with local nonprofit Action4Equity for a mentorship pilot program.…

Crime

Forsyth County community discusses ways to stem gun violence

Keri Brown

Local groups held a virtual discussion Thursday to find solutions for preventing gun violence in the Winston-Salem community. Presentations from several…