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- Apr 6, 202624 min
Education Matters Ep 270: The Impact of Student Voice
On this special episode we’re joined by student leaders from Hyde and Durham counties. These students have, and continue to advocate for themselves and their classmates, improving their school communities for everyone. They’re joining us on Education Matters for a conversation on the power of student voices to create positive change. Guests: Rose Golonka, Students Against Sexual Harassment (SASH) Club, Durham Public Schools Gabe Campos, Students Against Sexual Harassment (SASH) Club, Durham Public Schools Essie O'Neal, Student Health Ambassadors, Hyde County Schools Aislyn Brinn, Student Health Ambassadors, Hyde County Schools
- Mar 2, 202624 min
Education Matters Episode 269: Creating and Nurturing Safe Spaces in our Schools
In this episode, joined by the NC Center for Resilience & Learning and a principal from one of the Center’s partner schools in Wilson County to explore what it means to cultivate trauma-informed learning and working environments.
- Feb 16, 202624 min
Education Matters Ep 268: Our Community School
EdNC, a nonprofit news outlet, embedded in P.W. Moore Elementary School in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools in 2024-25. From the first day of school through the last day of school, this film documents the power of the community school model for students, educators, families, and the community.
- Jan 17, 202624 min
Education Matters EP 267: Save the Date for NC Legislators in Schools Week 2026
On this episode, we’re thrilled to be announcing North Carolina Legislators in Schools Week 2026! This year’s school visits will take place during the week of April 13, during which all members of the North Carolina General Assembly are invited to spend a day, or a few days, visiting the local public schools they represent. Guests: Representative Alan Branson Representative Amos Quick III Superintendent Don Phipps, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Rachel Candaso, 2025 NC Teacher of the Year
- Dec 13, 202524 min
Education Matters Ep 265: The Impact of Immigration Enforcement in Local Public Schools Pt. 2
Last month federal agents from US Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs Border Patrol (CBP) arrived in North Carolina, and it was recently announced that agents will likely remain in the area throughout the month of December. In this episode, we’re continuing our discussion on what that means for students, families and local communities at large.
- Dec 6, 202524 min
Education Matters Ep 264: The Impact of Immigration Enforcement in Local Public Schools Pt. 1
Last month federal agents from US Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs Border Patrol (CBP) arrived in North Carolina, and it was recently announced that agents will likely remain in the area throughout the month of December. In this episode, we’re taking a look at what that means for students, families and local communities at large.
- Nov 15, 202524 min
EP 263 The Impact of Political Uncertainty on School Nutrition
Our country recently faced the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history as Congress was unable to pass a budget by the September 31 deadline. North Carolina continues to operate without a state budget following the failure of the General Assembly to pass a budget by the July 31 deadline. Both of these political stalemates have meant instability for many communities, local public schools and the students they serve. In this episode, we’re exploring how such instability can impact school nutrition and what that means for students, educators and the local programs working to fill the gap
- Nov 1, 202524 min
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