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The United Negro College Fund has launched a parent advocacy initiative to address teacher diversity. Here is the website, including the report, key findings, and a call to action. The parent toolkit — called “Hear us, believe in us, invest in us: Helping parents advocate for Black teachers” — is here.
Note the record returns on the N.C. Pension Plan for the first half of 2025.
In our update on the news out of DC, we begin to explore the impact of the freeze on federal funding.
Hyde County Schools is calling on parents, families, alumni, business leaders, and civic partners to reach out to local, state, and national lawmakers. “Community members can help ensure the voices of rural school districts are heard,” says the district.
Superintendent Melanie Shaver adds, “If you or your child have benefited from afterschool programs, MLL services, or if you’ve seen the impact of well-prepared educators in your schools, we urge you to share your stories. Advocacy is not just about policy — it’s about real people, real classrooms, and the future of our children.”
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