2/22/2023
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Meet a principal who offers love first in this come as you are school
There used to be a dress code at SouthWest Edgecombe High School (SWEHS). As students entered school each day, it was more about worry than welcome. Worry about drugs and weapons — and the dress code. Now, students come as...
New documentary tells story of Rosenwald schools in North Carolina
On Feb. 16, a viewing of the new documentary “Unlocking the Doors of Opportunity: The Rosenwald Schools of North Carolina” was held at the North Carolina Museum of History in downtown Raleigh. A panel discussion followed the showing, featuring the...
Perspective | Bringing ‘portrait of a graduate’ competencies to life
Standardized testing is missing the mark. More than 800 higher education institutions agree. They’ve made the switch to a test-optional policy on their college applications, leading to more applications and a more diverse applicant pool. But what’s the alternative? In...
The Editor’s Notes
Take a listen this morning to this rap by students at SouthWest Edgecombe High School. It’s called, “Better.”
The perspective today is written by Martez Hill. Take a look.
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