Advocacy Bites

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Susan and Renee close out 2022 with our proposed New Year's Resolutions for public education in NC.

Susan and Renee break down this month's landmark Leandro victory and tell you why there's reason for hope and optimism.  Leandro decision:  https://appellate. nccourts.org/opinions/?c=1& pdf=41895

Susan and Renee reflect on the things we are grateful for as we head into Thanksgiving week. 

Renee and Susan debate the utility of "get over it" as advice for dealing with discomfort in advocacy.   Call to action: please submit comment about the teacher licensing proposal: https://tinyurl.com/PEPSCcontact

Susan and Renee discuss how schools are meant to keep all kids safe, and why that doesn't necessarily mean an SRO in every school.

We continue our series on election talking points and what they really mean.

Renee and Susan address the evergreen trope that schools have "bloated central offices" and plenty of money.

Debate with Tyler Swanson and Michele Morrow   https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=ukiCFy8LVM8&t=4159s&ab_ channel=JustinPorter   Wake League of Women Voters of Wake County School Board Candidate Forums https://www.youtube.com/ channel/UCtt_ OGRr2C6w3kVzwmb09KQ

Renee and Susan visit the Leandro case (again) to update you on what went down at the NC Supreme Court.  Susan also reflects on the Month of Action she helped plan.   Resources for Leandro Resolutions: https://everychildnc.org/local-resolution/

National PTA: https://www.pta.org/ PTA Positions: https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/ptas-positions For Fun Harper Valley PTA:  https://youtu.be/aOZPBUu7Fro

The Futurama Committee is back again, and Susan and Renee have the scoop!  We talk achievement and where NC stands on Principal training and pay.   For more info about Catherine Truitt's presentation to the Committee, read this:  https://www.wfae.org/education/2022-08-02/superintendent-gives-nc-lawmakers-dramatic-but-flawed-data-on-early-reading-gains.   For info on Bob Luddy: https://indyweek.com...

Renee and Susan talk about voting for the 'meh' candidate.  Coming off the primary you might not be thrilled about your ballot, but that doesn't mean you should sit out the election. Link for those looking for a candidate meet and greet: https://www.mobilize.us/ Link for a local Cary Meet and Greet hosted by Susan Book: https://fb.me/e/3maGbgg9d

Susan and Renee welcome special guest Kim Mackey to talk about NC's newest proposal for teacher licensing and pay. Could teacher pay really be based on emojis picked by Kindergarteners?  Should it? Here's the link to the petition Kim Mentioned:  https://bit.ly/3b0oec0 More info from Kim Mackey here: https://educatedpolicy.com/ Justin Parmenter's been mining the public records related to the propos...

Susan and Renee walk you through what you need to know about the NC General Assembly.

Sometimes getting out the vote feels overwhelming, especially for introverts and neuro-diverse individuals.  Renee and Susan give their tips and tricks to finding your niche during an election. Places that need your help this election. Links:   The New Rural Project https://www.newruralproject.org Down Home NC  https://downhomenc.org/ The New North Carolina Project https://newnorthcarolinaproject....

Susan and Renee discuss NC's new (and terrible) Don't Say Gay bill, which to our surprise, hasn't had a vote in the House yet. To tell your legislators to vote against it, go here:   https://p2a.co/kHZ6NdG .  And we talk gun control and SROs.   Here is a link to the members of the legislature's education committees: http://saveourschoolsnc.org/house-member-committees-north-carolina-general-assembl...

Renee and Susan talk about the rest of the Futurama Committee's meetings and our concerns about the Committee's limited vision for the future of education. The public comments for the Committee have closed, but you can email the chair, John Torbett, with your thoughts: John. Torbett@ncleg.gov

Renee and Susan discuss what's new (and what isn't) in the Leandro Case.  And we take a side trip into why our court elections are so important. Phone to action link: https://p2a.co/QqUq7ES?fbclid=IwAR26R19SsqWmnHIO_ebNFKMPdCzQkqt5oMStELZQU4ohUioCgxu1oOFuHto  

Susan and Renee introduce our very first podcast guest! Lisa Kaylie joins us for a discussion of her experiences navigating public schools with an autistic student. 

Susan and Renee walk you through how to evaluate a candidate's website and where to look to learn if they support public education.

Renee and Susan discuss the various levels of government in NC and who controls what. 

Susan and Renee discuss the pros, cons and how-tos of holding a rally. 

Susan and Renee discuss what happens when you lose.  Plus, an update from the most recent meeting of the Futurama Committee.

Renee and Susan run down what happened (and what didn't) in the first few meetings of the NCGA's new education-related committee.