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Our goal is to strengthen base of support for public education in Asheville & NC by developing networks to advocate for support of high-quality public education

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Mark Jewell, president of NCAE, says the group will hold an "education summer" filled with knocking on doors and registering voters in preparation for the fall's legislative elections. "We’re going to make sure... newsobserver.com/news/local/art…

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The NC House of Representatives approved a House Study Committee to explore ways to promote access to advanced educational opportunities in public schools for low-income students that demonstrate high academic achievement. wschronicle.com/2018/07/house-…

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Some teachers have declared their right to resist NC legislators. How far will they go? newsobserver.com/news/local/art…

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The fight over who is running North Carolina's public schools remains unsettled, with both the State Board of Education and Superintendent Mark Johnson insisting they're in charge. newsobserver.com/news/local/art…

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It certainly does matter! These are saddening statistics and they’ve increased for the third year in a row. newsobserver.com/news/local/art…

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Our July Advocacy Alert is now live! Check it out and, as always, let us know your thoughts! #StandUpforNCEd myemail.constantcontact.com/July-Advocacy-… myemail.constantcontact.com/July-Advocacy-…

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Our July Advocacy Alert is now live! Enjoy, and as always, let us know your thoughts! #StandUpforNCEd conta.cc/2Jyl4bM conta.cc/2Jyl4bM

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It’s so great to see our nation’s teachers energized and willing to push for further change. Maybe we’ll soon see NC teachers running for office too! mobile.edweek.org/c.jsp;jsession…

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This is a heartbreaking study of a very real problem. Hopefully we will see more widespread racial equity training for teachers moving forward. newsobserver.com/news/local/art… newsobserver.com/news/local/art…

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Find out how you can help students be prepared for the upcoming school year! #BackpackToTheFuture facebook.com/story.php?stor…

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“Children can’t vote or lobby for public resources, but their well-being and development affect the future economic and social health of the country. Investing in their health, education, and stability should be a... apps.urban.org/features/publi…

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More restructuring and changing of roles following the layoffs of 40 DPI employees earlier this month, many of whom served the lowest-performing schools in NC.... ednc.org/2018/07/24/sup…

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The board of commissioners has approved a $68 million bond referendum for renovations and improvements to Brevard and Rosman high schools, as well as Rosman Middle School, and must first be approved by voters. wlos.com/news/local/tra…

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At events Thursday, Cooper said the donations are needed because teachers, on average, spend about $500 of their own money on supplies for their classrooms each year. newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

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The North Carolina School Boards Association and many NC school districts are alleging that the state has failed to comply with a court order to pay nearly $750 million for North Carolina public schools. wral.com/nc-school-boar…

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Learn about how to advocate for Public Education! Saturday Jan 26, 10-4 pm Joe P. Eblen Intermediate School 59 Lees Creek Rd, Asheville, North Carolina 28806 facebook.com/MountainAllies…