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#162 State of Emergency
Aug 29, 2023
North Carolina's state of emergency for public schools highlights the attack on education and the right-wing takeover. The chapter explores the challenges and motivations behind the threats to public education. Hunt's impact on education is discussed, emphasizing the economic argument. Despite the challenges, there is hope for a brighter future as the hosts encourage organizing and pushing back. They reflect on listener feedback and express their goals of reaching a wider audience.
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- Public education in North Carolina is under attack, with legislation and policies aiming to undermine it through attacks on funding, privatization efforts, and the impact of culture wars.
- Advocates in North Carolina are organizing to protect and transform public education, advocating for increased funding, equitable resources, community involvement, and fighting against policies that harm schools and students.
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The Assault on Public Education in North Carolina
North Carolina is experiencing a relentless assault on public education, with legislation and policies aiming to undermine it. Key issues include attacks on funding, efforts to privatize education, and the culture war's impact on schools. Advocates in North Carolina are organizing to protect public education and transform it to ensure equal opportunities and resources for all students. The state's history, constitutional right to education, and the growing opposition to privatization provide hope for a brighter future. The podcast highlights the urgency for people to get involved, unite, and fight for the preservation and improvement of public schools.
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