The stats that really matter in assessing K-12 education funding
North Carolina’s school funding ranks low in adequacy and equity, despite legislative focus on irrelevant state versus local sources.
Let’s engage in our communities, not just social media
There is real power in working with our neighbors. By Gwen Frisbie-Fulton “Mom, have you seen the news?” my teenage son asks between mouthfuls of cereal at the breakfast table. He is reading an article about Ukraine. He then turns to another article, this one about...
Ask politicians: What are you doing for renters?
North Carolina renters face rising costs, fees, and displacement, threatening community stability, while lawmakers continue to overlook tenant protections.
School vouchers are un-American
North Carolina’s expanded private school vouchers divert funds from public schools, weakening bonds and democracy. This threatens the shared values public schools instill in our communities.
Lessons for the rural housing crisis from Western N.C.
In Watauga County, realtor Sarah Davis is fighting back against soaring housing costs and LLCs, organizing locals to protect homeownership.
A sixth-grader created the greatest “I voted” sticker I’ve ever seen
A Wake County sixth-grader designed the new “I Voted” sticker featuring a unicorn, capturing attention and sparking excitement about voting.