Amy Diaz
@amyediaz.bsky.social
Report For America corps member covering education for 88.5 WFDD in Winston-Salem. Send tips to adiaz@wfu.edu!
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The interim superintendent, school board members and teachers in the audience all shed tears at last night's meeting. www.wfdd.org/education/20...
'My heart is broken': WS/FCS prepares to cut 350 positions
The reductions would affect exceptional children’s teachers, non-instructional support staff, assistant principals and central office positions. The district is also considering eliminating dental ins...
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August 13, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The interim superintendent, school board members and teachers in the audience all shed tears at last night's meeting. www.wfdd.org/education/20...
WS/FCS needs to make $13 million in cuts to avoid a deficit next year. Here's how officials discussed doing it at a budget workshop Tuesday: www.wfdd.org/story/wsfcs-...
WS/FCS to consider eliminating transportation to choice schools, increasing class sizes
The district has already made more than $23 million in cuts, which include a reduction of over 200 positions. But it has another $13 million to go.
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May 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
WS/FCS needs to make $13 million in cuts to avoid a deficit next year. Here's how officials discussed doing it at a budget workshop Tuesday: www.wfdd.org/story/wsfcs-...
I got to do a little arts reporting recently! Check out this very cool band made up of three cool sisters who will be performing at WFDD's Spring Fling this Saturday. Also, get your tickets to come to the show!
Indie rock band Detective Blind on growing up, and writing songs with your sisters
Detective Blind is one of three youth bands playing WFDD’s Spring Fling event this weekend. They’re an Asheville-based indie rock group with catchy riffs, distinctive harmonies and a bond that goes be...
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May 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
I got to do a little arts reporting recently! Check out this very cool band made up of three cool sisters who will be performing at WFDD's Spring Fling this Saturday. Also, get your tickets to come to the show!
Did some digging into which North Carolina private schools receiving Opportunity Scholarship funding accept and accommodate students with disabilities. Turns out not all of them do.
Carolina Curious: How many private schools receiving Opportunity Scholarships serve students with disabilities?
Last year, the North Carolina General Assembly voted to significantly increase funding for private school vouchers, also known as Opportunity Scholarships. The state has spent nearly $383 million on t...
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February 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Did some digging into which North Carolina private schools receiving Opportunity Scholarship funding accept and accommodate students with disabilities. Turns out not all of them do.
Winston-Salem TEACH is a partnership between Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University and Salem College working to create a pipeline of quality teachers for local public schools. The bulk of their funding comes from a U.S. Department of Education grant that was canceled last week.
U.S. Department of Education cancels teacher training grants for Triad universities
Winston-Salem TEACH is a partnership between Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University and Salem College working to create a pipeline of quality teachers for local high-need public schools. The bulk of their funding comes from a U.S. Department of Education grant that was canceled last week.
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February 19, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Winston-Salem TEACH is a partnership between Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem State University and Salem College working to create a pipeline of quality teachers for local public schools. The bulk of their funding comes from a U.S. Department of Education grant that was canceled last week.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has removed a Diversity and Equity course requirement from its general education program in order to comply with new federal orders to end DEI practices. Schools across the Triad are working to determine if they need to make changes as well.
How are Triad universities responding to new federal orders targeting DEI practices?
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has removed a Diversity and Equity course requirement from its general education program in order to comply with new federal orders to end DEI practices....
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February 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has removed a Diversity and Equity course requirement from its general education program in order to comply with new federal orders to end DEI practices. Schools across the Triad are working to determine if they need to make changes as well.
Long WS/FCS board meeting last night! I'll have a story out later this afternoon, but here are some of the big takeaways:
January 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Long WS/FCS board meeting last night! I'll have a story out later this afternoon, but here are some of the big takeaways:
I had the honor of interviewing MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient and two-time National Book Award-winner Jesmyn Ward yesterday! She'll be speaking at Wake Forest University this evening.
Award-winning author Jesmyn Ward to speak at Wake Forest University Dec. 5
MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient and two-time National Book Award-winner Jesmyn Ward will be speaking at Wake Forest University tonight. The conversation is part of the university’s Face to Face Spe...
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December 5, 2024 at 2:37 PM
I had the honor of interviewing MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient and two-time National Book Award-winner Jesmyn Ward yesterday! She'll be speaking at Wake Forest University this evening.
some sweet news!
Community celebrates reveal of newly renovated teachers' lounge at Easton Elementary School
The teachers’ lounge at a Winston-Salem elementary school got a makeover this year. Local elected officials joined school staff and volunteers to celebrate the reveal on Wednesday.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:45 PM
some sweet news!