“We have to value our teachers who are tired, underpaid and caught in the crosshairs of a contentious cultural and political climate.”
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Edwards, Republican panel talk ‘leftist agenda’ in schools
The N.C. Republican Party’s Aug. 17 panel discussion in Hendersonville was billed with the theme of “Family First.”
Letter: Lifelong learning will fortify you
“Your mind is not simply a vessel to be filled by politicians and conventional news, but a fire to be kindled — not to merely survive — but to thrive and transcend all political, religious, cultural and ethnic divisions. That’s freedom.”
‘Don’t Say Gay’ law denies identities and truths
“Kids’ hearts and minds are at stake, and it is not just the gay and brown ones; the richness of truth, the beauty of a diverse world is denied to every single child when gag orders are placed on shared histories and ways of being.”
Letter: Expand your consciousness with lifelong learning
“All of us may not be able to actively participate in demonstrations, but each of us can daily leave our comfort zone and social class and inform yourself on whatever issues are close to your heart.”
Asheville settles lawsuit over ACSF scholarships
The lawsuit was brought by WNC Citizens for Equality, led by former Council member and Buncombe County Republican Party Chair Carl Mumpower, and charged that the scholarships excluded otherwise eligible applicants on the basis of race.
Letter: The critical race theory bugaboo
“If critical race theory cannot be allowed a place in our educational system, locally and elsewhere, I despair for our country.”
Letter: What if we stopped using money?
“The point of this letter is to possibly begin a local discussion about what life would be like if we stopped using money.”
Letter: Meaningful change can start with alternative education
“Early childhood education offers a better model of learning that honors and develops the whole human, but in later grades, schooling is equipped for an industrial world that no longer exists.”
Letter: Public should support educators in job of guiding students
“Educators have a duty to educate and guide students. It’s no easy task and deserves public support.”
Letter: Who needs education on police interaction?
“Knowledge of this naiveté and how it shapes our actions is at the center of critical race theory. And who to better teach than the officers who, upon responding with wisdom and understanding, could improve community safety and still ‘go home to their own families, too.'”
Letter: Youths need education on interacting with police
“Kids need to learn that the police are not their enemy unless they are doing something illegal.”
Letter: Teaching peace: an opportunity for a better future
“We can advocate for courses at every level from fourth grade through college that focus on the legacy of slavery, discrimination, classism and social issues that have an ongoing impact on the lives of all of us today.”
Letter: We need ‘culture of caring’ to improve schools
“Why do we raise our children in a world system that focuses on achievement and celebrates economic wealth rather than kindness, truth, goodness and the common good?”
Letter: Participate at local level, where change happens
“Depending on your situation, choose a specific activity to do your little part to make our part of the world a bit better.”
In PODS, students of color are finding academic success
Now in its fifth week, the PODS program aims to address the opportunity gap between Black and white students in the Asheville City Schools. Students meet in small groups to receive support with online learning; PODS staff act as a liaison between ACS teachers and students to engage and offer additional enrichment for kids who are struggling academically.
WNC colleges and universities return to in-person classes
While Asheville and Buncombe County K-12 schools are planning to start the academic year with heavy reliance on remote learning due to COVID-19, the area’s colleges and universities are taking a more aggressive approach in returning to campus. Western North Carolina’s higher learning institutions are bringing back students from across the state and around the country.
Letter: Reorient to love and justice
“Teachers, parents and all of us need to insist that our schools foster and support our children’s capacity to be playful, joyful, spontaneous, loving, creative and compassionate while developing their intellectual curiosity.”
Letter: Educating our children
“Schools are not waiting rooms for our youths, but an active development of what it is to be human on a global scale.”
Letter: Think outside the box for education funding
“It would be appreciated if our community leaders will publicly commit to donating to our public schools as well. The local elite can make the most significant push in raising educational supplements.”
Letter: We need to create healthy, secure children and young adults
“We all bear some degree of responsibility to inspire and ignite the imagination, instilling a love of learning and service to others that leads to active participation in our democracy.”