critical race theory

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper speaks to The Associated Press in a year-end interview at the Executive Mansion in Raleigh, N.C., Dec. 14, 2022. On Friday, June 16, 2023, Cooper vetoed GOP legislation that would ban the promotion of certain beliefs that some lawmakers have likened to critical race theory in state government workplaces. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum, File)

North Carolina GOP bars promotion of certain beliefs in state government, 1 of 6 veto overrides

North Carolina's GOP-dominated legislature swept six bills into law Tuesday with veto overrides, including one barring promotion of certain beliefs in…

The North Carolina Capitol stands, July 24, 2013, in Raleigh, N.C. The promotion of certain beliefs some North Carolina lawmakers have likened to “critical race theory" is on track to be banned in state government workplaces, under a bill that received final legislative approval on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Politics & Government

North Carolina legislature approves limits on politics, race discussion in state workplaces

The promotion of certain beliefs that some North Carolina lawmakers have likened to “critical race theory" is on track to be banned in state government workplaces, under a bill that received final legislative approval on Tuesday.

State Rep. John Torbett, R-Gaston County, answers questions about his bill to limit how teachers can discuss certain racial topics during a House Education Committee meeting at the Legislative Office Building in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, March 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum)

Race

North Carolina GOP again seeking to limit racial teachings

Associated Press

A previously vetoed proposal advancing in the North Carolina House would restrict how teachers can discuss certain racial topics in the classroom amid a national GOP crusade against ideas they associate with "critical race theory."

Education

Guilford County Schools Returns To In-Person Public Meetings

Keri Brown

The Guilford County Board of Education held its first open public meeting this week after closing in-person participation more than a year ago because of…

Race

N. Carolina GOP Would Ban K-12 Promotion Of Views About Race

North Carolina Republicans advanced legislation on Wednesday that defines how teachers can discuss certain concepts about race and racism inside the…

Education

GCS Looks At Safety Protocols After Receiving Vitriolic Messages

Keri Brown

Guilford County Schools is discussing changes to safety protocols for board meetings. This comes after protests over access and a string of vitriolic…

Politics & Government

N.C. House OKs Delay In Implementing New Social Studies Standards

Neal Charnoff

North Carolina Republican lawmakers are seeking a one-year delay in implementing a new social studies curriculum in the state's public schools. The delay…