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Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis, Florida's governor, speaks during a campaign event in Salix, Iowa, on May 31.

AP psychology class may be available to Florida students after all

12:04pm August 05, 2023

by The Associated Press

After saying the state had effectively banned the class because of content on sexual orientation and gender identity, the College Board said it hoped teachers would be able to teach the full course.

Education

Large private school voucher expansion voted for by both North Carolina legislative chambers

8:41am May 18, 2023

by Gary Robertson, Associated Press

Families at any income level — not just the poor and the middle class — could receive North Carolina taxpayer funds for their children to attend K-12 private schools under legislation getting formal support Wednesday with votes in both chambers.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference to sign several bills related to public education and teacher pay, in Miami, on May 9.

Florida rejects some social studies textbooks and pushes publishers to change others

1:21pm May 10, 2023

by Joe Hernandez

In one case, references to the killing of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter movement were removed. The list of rejected materials included books on U.S. history, the Holocaust and psychology.

Education

Books on race and sexuality are among the most targeted across N.C. schools

2:48pm March 15, 2023

by Sunshine Week partners

Journalists from nine North Carolina newsrooms learned that over the past two years, people have brought at least 189 book challenges across the state's 115 public school districts. The reporting was timed to coincide with Sunshine Week, an annual celebration of the importance of public records, open government, and transparency.

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Economy

New president at Old Salem navigates the changing COVID landscape

5:06am December 27, 2022

by David Ford

Old Salem Museum and Gardens has new leadership. After serving as interim president and CEO following the departure of Frank Vagnone, Terry Taylor was selected by the trustees to take the reins permanently. His tenure begins at a challenging time for historic properties.

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Members of the All India Muslim Students Federation protest at Delhi University against the hijab ban in educational institutions, on Feb. 8 in New Delhi, India.

As India turns 75, Muslim girls are suing to wear the hijab — and protect secularism

3:52pm August 24, 2022

by Lauren Frayer

When her high school banned the hijab, Ayesha Shifa sued. Her case went to India's Supreme Court. A verdict, expected soon, could redefine what secularism means in the world's largest democracy.

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Education

Groundbreakings for six new schools in Guilford County begin this week

1:23pm August 22, 2022

by Amy Diaz

The Guilford County School District began breaking ground on six new school buildings this week.

Education

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools awarded grant to locate absent students

4:39pm August 12, 2022

by Amy Diaz

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has been awarded a $382,300 grant from the state to identify and locate students who haven't been showing up to class.

Education

Superintendent gives NC lawmakers dramatic but flawed data on early reading gains

3:07pm August 02, 2022

by Ann Doss Helms/WFAE

Crime

Metal detectors part of plan to limit on campus weapon possessions in Forsyth County schools

4:15pm July 20, 2022

by David Ford

In the wake of rising gun violence and last year's deadly shooting at Mount Tabor High School, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools safety officials have partnered with a state agency to reduce the

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