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10:16am Mar 30, 2021Politics & Government Politics & Government EducationBill To Stagger Terms On WS/FC School Board Surprises Some Members
A statehouse bill introduced last week would mandate staggered terms for members of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education. This came as news to some board members.
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3:17pm Nov 16, 2020Education EducationWhitaker Elementary Returns To Remote Learning In Wake Of New COVID-19 Cases
Whitaker Elementary School in Winston-Salem will close its doors following recent reports that three students and two staff members there have tested positive for COVID-19.
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Joe Amon / Connecticut Public Radio 10:09am Feb 10, 2020National NationalConnecticut School Board Reinstates Mascot Native Americans Called Demeaning
The Killingly, Conn., school district changed a mascot from the Redmen to the Red Hawks last year at the recommendation of local Native Americans. This year, new board members reversed that decision. -
3:12pm Sep 11, 2019Education EducationWS/FC School Board Responds To Racially Offensive Text Sent By Member
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board member Lori Goins Clark resigned from her position on the school board late last month citing personal and family reasons.
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4:11pm Apr 16, 2019Education EducationUpdate: School For Special Needs Children In Greensboro Will Remain Open
Update: Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 4 p.m.
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Ben Gabbe / Getty Images for GLAAD 6:00pm May 23, 2018National National Education'I Hope This Will Set A Precedent,' Says Trans Teen Who Won Case Over Bathroom Access
Gavin Grimm was a high school student in Virginia when his local school board denied him access to the boys' bathroom. His case has stretched for years; now a federal judge has decided in his favor. -
YouTube/Screenshot by NPR 3:57pm Jan 10, 2018National National EducationOutcry After Louisiana Teacher Arrested During School Board Meeting
A Louisiana teacher questioned whether the school's superintendent should receive a raise. Then she was handcuffed. The city's attorney says the teacher will not face charges. -
Ann Marie Awad / Colorado Public Radio News 5:27am Nov 04, 2017National National Politics & GovernmentWhen Election Day Comes And There's Only One Candidate On The Ballot
A political scientist says it's a bad sign for democracy when voters aren't presented with at least two options in a race. And the problem tends to get worse the further down ballot a race is.
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