Every Child NC
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Holding NC lawmakers accountable until every child is given the education they are constitutionally owed.
The Leandro Plan calls for increased funding for the Child Care WAGE$ and Infant Toddler Educator AWARD$ programs that provide educational attainment-based salary supplements for early childhood educators.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Child care advocates point to teacher wage supplements as low-cost, urgent fix
In 2023, the turnover rate for assistant and lead teachers in child care was 38%, up from 21% in 2019. Wage supplements could help.
www.ednc.org
October 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The Leandro Plan calls for increased funding for the Child Care WAGE$ and Infant Toddler Educator AWARD$ programs that provide educational attainment-based salary supplements for early childhood educators.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
It's disgraceful that legislators are leaving town without a comprehensive budget that fully funds the Leandro Plan
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
October 28, 2025 at 9:28 PM
It's disgraceful that legislators are leaving town without a comprehensive budget that fully funds the Leandro Plan
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
A comprehensive budget must fully fund the Leandro Plan, right?
I am signing Senate Bill 449 to keep our state running.
But this mini budget is just simply not enough, the legislature needs to pass a full budget now. That is what North Carolinians deserve.
But this mini budget is just simply not enough, the legislature needs to pass a full budget now. That is what North Carolinians deserve.
October 23, 2025 at 6:41 PM
A comprehensive budget must fully fund the Leandro Plan, right?
Under Leandro, the state is obligated to study subsidy rates and fund a system that is aligned with actual costs and eliminates the waitlist. NCGA leaders have shirked that constitutional obligation. It's unclear why journalists fail to consider this relevant context.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
More than 500 child care directors, owners call on legislature for subsidy floor to stabilize programs
A letter from child care providers urges lawmakers to invest in a minimum per-child rate for programs serving low-income working families.
www.ednc.org
October 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Under Leandro, the state is obligated to study subsidy rates and fund a system that is aligned with actual costs and eliminates the waitlist. NCGA leaders have shirked that constitutional obligation. It's unclear why journalists fail to consider this relevant context.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Under the Leandro Plan, NC schools would have the resources to offer these programs that are so important for students and their families, especially in the Plan's 800 community schools
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Four in five NC families who want afterschool programs can’t access them, report finds • NC Newsline
Four out of five North Carolina families who want their children in afterschool programs can’t access one, according to a new national survey released recently.
ncnewsline.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Under the Leandro Plan, NC schools would have the resources to offer these programs that are so important for students and their families, especially in the Plan's 800 community schools
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
It's wild that nobody mentioned the existing comprehensive plan that addresses these priorities
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
The state's top education officials share their priorities at Gov. Stein's cabinet meeting
NC education leaders shared their priorities to prepare students for postsecondary opportunities and high-demand jobs.
www.ednc.org
October 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
It's wild that nobody mentioned the existing comprehensive plan that addresses these priorities
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Thanks to @theassemblync.bsky.social for highlighting our students' long overdue wait for Leandro. The story is well worth reading
Three important points we'd like to add (1/4)
#ncpol
Three important points we'd like to add (1/4)
#ncpol
Waiting for Leandro
It’s been 601 days since the state Supreme Court heard arguments over funds for public schools. Can they put off a decision forever?
www.theassemblync.com
October 17, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Thanks to @theassemblync.bsky.social for highlighting our students' long overdue wait for Leandro. The story is well worth reading
Three important points we'd like to add (1/4)
#ncpol
Three important points we'd like to add (1/4)
#ncpol
Waiting for Leandro
It’s been 601 days since the state Supreme Court heard arguments over funds for public schools. Can they put off a decision forever?
www.theassemblync.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thanks to @theassemblync.bsky.social for highlighting our students' long overdue wait for Leandro. The story is well worth reading
Three important points we'd like to add (1/4)
#ncpol
Three important points we'd like to add (1/4)
#ncpol
Thanks to @theassemblync.bsky.social for highlighting our students' long overdue wait for Leandro. The story is well worth reading
Three important points we'd like to add (1/4)
#ncpol
Three important points we'd like to add (1/4)
#ncpol
Waiting for Leandro
It’s been 601 days since the state Supreme Court heard arguments over funds for public schools. Can they put off a decision forever?
www.theassemblync.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Thanks to @theassemblync.bsky.social for highlighting our students' long overdue wait for Leandro. The story is well worth reading
Three important points we'd like to add (1/4)
#ncpol
Three important points we'd like to add (1/4)
#ncpol
The biggest consequence is that 1.5 million public school students continue to have their constitutional rights violated because lawmakers are failing to adhere to the court order calling on them to fully fund the Leandro Plan.
It's unclear why @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social forgot this.
#ncpol
It's unclear why @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social forgot this.
#ncpol
New from me this morning, an explainer on why North Carolina doesn't shut down like the federal government does without a budget deal -- but there are still consequences of lawmakers not getting their job done.
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www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
#ncga #ncpol
www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
State law keeps NC from DC-style shutdown, but lack of budget has consequences
Why North Carolina government keeps working when the budget is stalled, unlike the federal government.
www.newsobserver.com
October 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The biggest consequence is that 1.5 million public school students continue to have their constitutional rights violated because lawmakers are failing to adhere to the court order calling on them to fully fund the Leandro Plan.
It's unclear why @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social forgot this.
#ncpol
It's unclear why @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social forgot this.
#ncpol
Reposted by Every Child NC
Thanks to @amyediaz.bsky.social for having me on @885wfdd.bsky.social to talk about my favorite subject: Leandro. The NCGA continues to ignore the court order to fully fund the plan, creating a crisis for our schools and our constitution.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Carolina Curious: What is the status of Leandro? Could it help WS/FCS amid budget crisis?
Thirty-one years ago, the North Carolina Supreme Court heard a case about education inequities related to school funding, often referred to as “Leandro.” But multiple years and court rulings later, ad...
www.wfdd.org
October 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Thanks to @amyediaz.bsky.social for having me on @885wfdd.bsky.social to talk about my favorite subject: Leandro. The NCGA continues to ignore the court order to fully fund the plan, creating a crisis for our schools and our constitution.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Under the Leandro Plan, state funding for children with disabilities was supposed to increase by 53% and teacher pay was to be made competitive with other college degree requiring professions
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
NC isn’t meeting federal special education requirements. State officials point to the teacher shortage
North Carolina will face more scrutiny from the federal government after failing to meet benchmarks of the federal Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act.
www.wral.com
October 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Under the Leandro Plan, state funding for children with disabilities was supposed to increase by 53% and teacher pay was to be made competitive with other college degree requiring professions
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Under the Leandro Plan, the state was supposed to hire community school coordinators at the 800 highest-poverty schools in the state in order to ensure more students have access to the community supports they deserve
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Perspective | NC Community Schools Coalition: A path to achieving educational excellence in eastern North Carolina
Schools are becoming community hubs to serve a variety of student and community needs through partnerships and a holistic approach.
www.ednc.org
October 6, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Under the Leandro Plan, the state was supposed to hire community school coordinators at the 800 highest-poverty schools in the state in order to ensure more students have access to the community supports they deserve
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
If NCGA leaders did their job and funded the Leandro Plan, we'd have community schools in the 800 highest-poverty schools across the state
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Community schools are amazing:
- chronic absenteeism ⤵️
- suspension rates ⤵️
- test scores ⤴️
with historically underserved students experiencing the largest gains
- chronic absenteeism ⤵️
- suspension rates ⤵️
- test scores ⤴️
with historically underserved students experiencing the largest gains
Community Schools Impact on Student Outcomes: Evidence From California
Research on California’s historic investment in community schools reveals that schools implementing the strategy have experienced substantial reductions in chronic absenteeism, notable decreases in su...
learningpolicyinstitute.org
September 26, 2025 at 8:33 AM
If NCGA leaders did their job and funded the Leandro Plan, we'd have community schools in the 800 highest-poverty schools across the state
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Thanks to our partners @publicschoolsfirstnc.org for hosting this fantastic event with @anitaearls.bsky.social spotlighting Leandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Leandro revisited as state budget work lingers • NC Newsline
With North Carolina lawmakers still negotiating the state budget, a public forum on highlighted the state’s long-running Leandro case.
ncnewsline.com
September 14, 2025 at 7:16 AM
Thanks to our partners @publicschoolsfirstnc.org for hosting this fantastic event with @anitaearls.bsky.social spotlighting Leandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
A HUGE thank you to @abreezeclayton.bsky.social for clearly laying out what Leandro is all about and why it's so important
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Leandro v. The State of North Carolina | This Week w/ Anderson Clayton
YouTube video by North Carolina Democratic Party
www.youtube.com
September 12, 2025 at 8:18 AM
A HUGE thank you to @abreezeclayton.bsky.social for clearly laying out what Leandro is all about and why it's so important
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
A late budget is common. What's not common is to see legislators wantonly violating court orders. It's not common for a legislator's son to be ruling whether his dad is violating the constitutional rights of 1.5 million students. Neither should be overlooked or normalized.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Is a late state budget unusual for NC? Why and how it’s happened before
Is such a late state budget unusual for North Carolina? What’s happened in past years
www.newsobserver.com
September 8, 2025 at 3:26 PM
A late budget is common. What's not common is to see legislators wantonly violating court orders. It's not common for a legislator's son to be ruling whether his dad is violating the constitutional rights of 1.5 million students. Neither should be overlooked or normalized.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Local leaders in WSFCS clearly made some costly budget mistakes. But it's maddening to see no accountability for the state leaders who are denying WSFCS of over $100m in annual funding that the district is owed under Leandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
State board to launch probe into Forsyth schools' lack of 'internal controls'
“The first finding was the district failed to adjust the full-time equivalent staffing despite a decrease in student population,” Hoegemeyer explained.
journalnow.com
September 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Local leaders in WSFCS clearly made some costly budget mistakes. But it's maddening to see no accountability for the state leaders who are denying WSFCS of over $100m in annual funding that the district is owed under Leandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Thank you to WFAE's James Farell for providing his readers with a brief Leandro update. We only wish he had mentioned that state leaders are under an active court order to fund the plan, which they continue to violate.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
ICYMI: CMS signs contract with consultant despite board members' skepticism
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September 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Thank you to WFAE's James Farell for providing his readers with a brief Leandro update. We only wish he had mentioned that state leaders are under an active court order to fund the plan, which they continue to violate.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
The only reason this problem exists is because the NCGA is ignoring an active court order to fully fund the Leandro Plan.
Please let your readers know. It’s unfair to assume that they’re all ed policy experts
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Please let your readers know. It’s unfair to assume that they’re all ed policy experts
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
NC teachers spend more than peers in 48 states on classroom supplies, study shows. North Carolina educators will spend an average of $1,632 out-of-pocket on school supplies this year. It’s a 22% increase over 2024. (Via @rebeccanoel.bsky.social) www.newsobserver.com/news/local/a... #nced #ncpol
NC teachers spend more than peers in 48 states on classroom supplies, study shows
While teachers around the country are paying more for school supplies, NC educators spend 60% more than the national average.
www.newsobserver.com
August 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
The only reason this problem exists is because the NCGA is ignoring an active court order to fully fund the Leandro Plan.
Please let your readers know. It’s unfair to assume that they’re all ed policy experts
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Please let your readers know. It’s unfair to assume that they’re all ed policy experts
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
It would be great if articles about issues that would be solved by the Leandro Plan would mention that these are issues that would be solved by the Leandro Plan.
Of course, the Plan dramatically increases funding for supplies and teacher pay. Seems relevant!
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Of course, the Plan dramatically increases funding for supplies and teacher pay. Seems relevant!
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
NC teachers among biggest spenders on classrooms, despite low pay
Teachers in North Carolina have to find creative ways and support systems to stretch dollars for spending on classrooms and student needs.
carolinapublicpress.org
August 28, 2025 at 2:23 PM
It would be great if articles about issues that would be solved by the Leandro Plan would mention that these are issues that would be solved by the Leandro Plan.
Of course, the Plan dramatically increases funding for supplies and teacher pay. Seems relevant!
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Of course, the Plan dramatically increases funding for supplies and teacher pay. Seems relevant!
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Sadly, the New Hanover Co School Board is unwilling to even ask state leaders to fulfill their constitutional obligation to provide constitutional funding for schools. Are they're scared of the NCGA's vindictive leaders or do they not think their students deserve their constitutional rights?
portcitydaily.com
August 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Sadly, the New Hanover Co School Board is unwilling to even ask state leaders to fulfill their constitutional obligation to provide constitutional funding for schools. Are they're scared of the NCGA's vindictive leaders or do they not think their students deserve their constitutional rights?
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The N&O's story about the General Assembly's "mini-budget" has a whole section about "What’s not in the mini budget." Somehow, it fails to mention funding for the Leandro Plan.
We'd love to understand why Leandro fails to garner a mention, @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
We'd love to understand why Leandro fails to garner a mention, @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
NC budget bill with some teacher raises, DMV funding coming today
Exclusive: North Carolina state lawmakers plan to pass a budget bill, with votes as soon as today.
www.newsobserver.com
July 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The N&O's story about the General Assembly's "mini-budget" has a whole section about "What’s not in the mini budget." Somehow, it fails to mention funding for the Leandro Plan.
We'd love to understand why Leandro fails to garner a mention, @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
We'd love to understand why Leandro fails to garner a mention, @dawnbvaughan.bsky.social
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
By ignoring the court order to fund the Leandro Plan and generally failing to do their jobs, legsilators continue to violate the constitutional rights of 1.5 million public school students. It would be great if #ncpol stories would mention this outrage.
#LeadWithLeandro
#LeadWithLeandro
NC legislature opens session, but won't take action on budget, vetoes
The North Carolina legislature opened a brief session Tuesday. But lawmakers aren't holding any votes, and they still haven't reached agreement on a budget.
www.wunc.org
August 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
By ignoring the court order to fund the Leandro Plan and generally failing to do their jobs, legsilators continue to violate the constitutional rights of 1.5 million public school students. It would be great if #ncpol stories would mention this outrage.
#LeadWithLeandro
#LeadWithLeandro
Students are back this week. We'd like to know what's the latest with Leandro?
State officials are under an active court order to fund the Leandro Plan. Are they meeting that obligation? If not, why not? What consequences will they face?
These are weighty questions that NCians deserve answers to
State officials are under an active court order to fund the Leandro Plan. Are they meeting that obligation? If not, why not? What consequences will they face?
These are weighty questions that NCians deserve answers to
August 25, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Students are back this week. We'd like to know what's the latest with Leandro?
State officials are under an active court order to fund the Leandro Plan. Are they meeting that obligation? If not, why not? What consequences will they face?
These are weighty questions that NCians deserve answers to
State officials are under an active court order to fund the Leandro Plan. Are they meeting that obligation? If not, why not? What consequences will they face?
These are weighty questions that NCians deserve answers to