6/8/2020

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Perspective | Let me speak

by Mario Jovan Shaw | June 5, 2020

The following is an email from Mario Jovan Shaw, co-founder and chief impact officer with Profound Gentlemen, a nonprofit that works to build a community of male educators of color who provide a profound additional impact on boys of color....

Will there be 115 plans to reopen schools in the fall? State Board hears an update

by Anna Pogarcic | June 5, 2020

The State Board of Education tackled everything from literacy to social studies standards at its June meeting this week. But during the portion of the meeting reserved for State Superintendent Mark Johnson, he revealed news with implications for how schools...

Community colleges increase training for police officers in the wake of protests

by Alex Granados | June 5, 2020

After a week of protests around the state and concern about the police response, the State Board of Community Colleges approved funds for a program that would provide training for police officers in subjects such as de-escalation, relationship-based policing, and...

General Assembly tackles community colleges, driver’s education, and more

by Alex Granados | June 5, 2020

A bunch of education bills made their way through various chambers and committees of the General Assembly this week. Here is a recap of what you may have missed. A bill made its way through two Senate committees this week....

NC STEM Center e-update: Social Justice, STEM ScoreCard, Citizen Science and COVID-19

by Staff | June 5, 2020

Twice a month the NC STEM Center provides an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and their latest edition is now available.

The Editor’s Notes

How is rural America feeding their students while out of school? One church in Duplin County, enacted its summer food program two months ahead of schedule to provide meals for students in need. Want the big kicker? They adapted the program to also keep local restaurants afloat. Learn how here.

Save the date! Public Schools First NC is hosting a conversation about racism in our schools. Dr. Terrance Ruth — writer for EdNC, former principal, and now NSCU professor — will be participating on June 30, 7-8pm. Details to follow.

Need to know

The banality of racism in education

Brookings | June 4, 2020

Education rarely has a lurid moment—what political scientists call a “focusing event”—that, while horrific, can draw attention to an issue and mobilize action. Read the rest

For Years Before George Floyd’s Death, Schools Were Urged to Cut Ties With Police. Inside the Student Campaign That Convinced Minneapolis to Act — and Sparked a Nationwide Trend
The 74 | June 7, 2020
REPORT | Race in America 2019
Pew Research Center | April 9, 2020