9/1/2022
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Season 2 of The Hummingbird Stories is here, talking Leandro and beyond in search of an extraordinary education for every child
We are Donnell Cannon and Jenny O’Meara, two passionate educators. Welcome to Season 2 of The Hummingbird Stories. This year, we’ll host conversations with the most innovative, equity-minded leaders in education from all across the country. Inspired by North Carolina’s...
At oral arguments, state Supreme Court presses Leandro parties on scope of the case and power of the courts
North Carolina’s highest court heard oral arguments in a case that could send $785 million to state agencies and onto public school students across the state. The Leandro case, which was first filed in 1994, involves the right to access...
Student photography provides ‘Glimpses of HOPE’
Community members in Edgecombe County gathered on Aug. 18 to celebrate the photography of students from the Honor Opportunity Purpose Excellence (HOPE) alternative learning program. The HOPE program, which is part of Edgecombe County Public Schools, partnered with the Rural...
Perspective | Back to school, where attendance could not be more important for learning and reading success
Amazingly, as we have made our way past mid-August, the first days of school are happening every day, along with lots of preparation for those new beginnings. Back-to-school organizing and shopping. First day of school photos. Crisp new notebooks, pencils,...
The Editor’s Notes
In “The Hummingbird Stories,” educators Donnell Cannon and Jenny O’Meara host conversations with the most innovative, equity-minded leaders in education from all across the country.
These “hummingbirds” are no longer waiting for change, but rather choosing to do something. We hope they’ll inspire you to take real action, no matter how small, toward redesigning schools.
Take a listen, and share your hummingbird story with the fam!
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North Carolina justices weigh who has school spending authority
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Draft policy tells Wake teachers not to share their personal political views in class
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Coming Thursday: NC releases 2022 test scores and revives its school ratings
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