Trump signs executive actions on education, including efforts to rein in DEI
The directives include new efforts to curtail DEI programs at colleges, and discipline guidance for public schools.
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Children's Law Center workshop will teach Forsyth County families about their rights in public education
The Children’s Law Center of Central North Carolina is hosting a "Know Your Rights" workshop for students and parents in Forsyth County this week. The discussion will include tips related to special education and discipline.
Guilford County Schools seeks public input on revised student discipline policy
Guilford County Schools Deputy Superintendent of Instructional Leadership, Wellness, and Safety Anitra Wells said significant changes were made in response to new behavioral challenges schools are facing.
WS/FCS to work with U.S. Department of Education to eliminate racial disparities in discipline
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools superintendent convened with Black-led educational advocacy group Action4Equity, and other local organizations on Monday to discuss racial disparities in school discipline. The press conference was sparked by a report published last week from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.
WS/FCS school board members speak out against pending education bills
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board members spoke about the potential impact of pending education legislation during a town hall Wednesday night.
Where Corporal Punishment Is Still Used In Schools, Its Roots Run Deep
The use of corporal punishment is on the decline, but at one high school in N.C., the principal paddles his students himself.