DPS was excited to host State Reps Zack Hawkins and Ray Jeffers at Lyons Farm Elementary for the 2nd Annual NC Bring Your Legislator to School Day! They visited classrooms, joined a music lesson, and had an insightful panel discussion with students. #NCGASchoolDay #NCed

These are the top high schools in the Raleigh and Durham-Chapel Hill metro areas in 2024 heraldsun.com/news/local/edu…

Most state employees aren’t aware that they don’t have it until it’s too late. The opportunity to grieve the loss of loved ones should be afforded to those serving our state. #bereavementleave

North Carolina needs to do more to support teachers. That means more pay and more respect.
#ncpol #ncga #nced

Read my latest op-ed on the subject:

chathamnewsrecord.com/stories/reives…

A new report shows that 11.5% of North Carolina teachers left their role last school year. Read more about teacher turnover, vacancies, and efforts to support teachers in North Carolina. #nced ednc.org/04-05-2024-tea…

🌍 Happy Earth Day! 🌱 Let's join hands to protect our planet and create a sustainable future for generations to come. Together, we can make a difference! 🌿🌎 #WeAreDPS

Let’s go!!! So special to not just get our first win of the season, but doing it with the bossman here! So proud of this team!

In the North Carolina mountains, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians open North Carolina's first marijuana dispensary on Saturday.

Axios Charlotte Evan Powell going to look good playing there

UNC System Board of Governors committee votes to move DEI policy repeal to next step abc11.com/unc-system-dei…

Durham plans to ask voters for $200M for pools, parks, streets and sidewalks heraldsun.com/news/politics-…

Durham plans to ask voters for $200M for pools, parks, streets and sidewalks newsobserver.com/news/politics-…

North Carolina sees slight surplus this year, $1B more next year wral.com/story/north-ca…

Black women are 3 times more likely to die from preventable pregnancy-related causes than white women. This #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , let’s raise awareness and center Black Mamas’ experiences to find solutions! #bmhw24 State Innovation Exchange (SiX) #ncmomnibus

“Access to high-quality mental care in North Carolina remains a significant barrier for children and their families,” Chatham County Schools said in a press release announcing the teletherapy partnership. ednc.org/04-04-2024-cha…

NC Elections Director Karen Brinson Bell is giving state lawmakers an update. One takeaway? NC has 100 counties and since 2019 has lost 60 county-level election directors. Including 4 who have already resigned this year (it's April, and a presidential election year) #ncpol

The operational agreement for the upcoming opening of Durham Parks & Recreation's Wheels Roller Skating Rink is now in place.

We share the details on #BullCityToday . 🛼

Fujifilm’s Holly Springs announcement comes as Japan’s prime minister visits area. Japanese-owned businesses employ more than 30,000 in NC.

Full story: ow.ly/w6yL50Rixm8

We can make birth safer for Black mothers. Here’s how.

What doulas, midwives, and policymakers are doing to end the maternal mortality crisis.
vox.com/the-highlight/…

The search is underway to fill NC Central University's vacant chancellor role abc11.com/search-north-c…