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Federal government says Title IX protects students from sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education publicly affirmed this week that any recipient of federal financial assistance under Title IX can’t discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity in any of their education programs or activities, according to a press release.…
Here’s how hope helped educators make it through this school year
My hope is in our people. My hope is in Phoebe, who just completed a fundraiser to place anti-racist books in our county library … My hope is in the world-changers in my fourth grade classroom who are making the world better every single day … My hope is just truly in the people of North Carolina and how they’re impacting our future.Maggie…
MATCH continues to expand: Buncombe County Schools partners for student wellness
Buncombe County Schools announced yesterday a partnership with MATCH Wellness, Inc., to bring to its schools an “interdisciplinary program” that “empowers adolescents to make healthy choices by focusing on nutrition education and increasing physical activity,” according to a press release.…
Perspective | An open letter to Ever López and all Latinx youth in North Carolina
Para leer este artículo en español, haga clic aquí. Dear Nuestra Comunidad, On Thursday, June 3, an incident occurred at Asheboro High School in North Carolina that invoked emotional responses from our community.…
Perspectiva | Una carta abierta a Ever López y la juventud latina de Carolina del Norte
Click here to read this article in English. Nuestra Querida Comunidad, El jueves 3 de junio, un incidente ocurrió en Asheboro High School en Carolina del Norte que provocó reacciones emocionales en nuestra comunidad.…
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Title IX Protections Extend to Transgender Students, Education Dept. Says
The Education Department said on Wednesday that transgender students were protected under Title IX, a law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools.... Read the rest
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After enrollment dips, America’s schools hope for fall rebound
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NC doesn't require parental consent to get vaccinated. Some lawmakers want to change that.
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REGISTER | Virtual Gathering on Suicide Prevention: Panel Discussion and Small Groups on June 24
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REGISTER | Transformative change: How instruction based in the science of learning advances educational justice on June 23
