Chantal Brown
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Chantal Brown
@byline-brown.bsky.social
Journalist
Covering education for www.ednc.org
“They say ‘Wendell, you’ve got to think outside the box.’ Well, I’ve been searching for that box since 1968. Maybe it’s time for a new vision.”

NC State Board of Ed member on the 2025-2030 strategic plan proposal.
#ncpol
August 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
WHY ARE WE BRINGING UP COLDPLAY 😭 #UNITE2025 #UNCF
July 21, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Reasons the world needs journalists, #5:

To decrease the Love Island turnover 😂🕵🏽‍♀️🤳🏽
July 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The two minutes of Harry Potter I had to watch before the Met Gala broadcast was the most that I’ve seen of the franchise in my entire life. 🪄🧙🏼‍♂️
May 5, 2025 at 10:08 PM
It’s been hovering around that an uptick in law school admissions is a “recession indicator.”

Any thoughts on trade school admissions ?
May 4, 2025 at 8:52 PM
It really catches me off guard when I am interviewing or listening to someone at an event and then an external camera focuses on me 😵‍💫

Like, “No,get them! They’re the story!”
May 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Trying to cough up hundreds of dollars to go see ‘Good Night, and Good Luck,’ in NYC— while refusing to pay the $4 to watch the original.

Welcome to my brain.
April 16, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Imagine getting the grandiose opportunity to go to space, but they still have to mention your best friend when they read your bio😒
April 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have captivated legislators for a two-hour listening session. The room is packed. #ncga

For @educationnc.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Still learning about what it means to be a journalist in this community. For instance, still figuring out what to do when I see one of my sources “in the wild.”
March 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
“No state will outwork North Carolina when it comes to developing our workforce,” Gov. Stein announced his 2025-2027 budget proposal Wednesday. More details from @educationnc.bsky.social later today.
March 19, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Off to the races for @educationnc.bsky.social today. Stories on the Nc budget process and Ed-related bills coming soon.
February 25, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Most of the time, I don’t have much to say about my college experience.

Then I have random thoughts like, “Wow. I really saw Mae Jemison speak in-person.” 🤔🚀😳
February 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
“We’re better than this.” @ncpublicschools.bsky.social Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green said that the base compensation for educators must be “boosted substantially.” #eggsandissues #ncpol @thencforum.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
School report card grades among top education issues from a panelist of educators at #eggsandissues. @thencforum.bsky.social #ncpol
January 28, 2025 at 3:18 PM
“When a community is invested in it’s school, students thrive,” Arykah Moore, in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School district, told the audience of #eggsandissues @thencforum.bsky.social
January 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Dr.Ben Williams said the success of their Wilson Area School Health Centers (a.k.a WASH) is due to buy in from everyone.

The district, county, teachers—EVERYONE!
@thencforum.bsky.social #eggsandissues
January 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Currently fighting a cold/detoxing from coffee.

Btw if you haven’t already, check out @educationnc.bsky.social on Bluesky! 🦋

#ncga #publicschools #ednc #ncpol
January 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Sssh! 🤫We are listening in on the NC State Board of Education meeting. Board members are brainstorming legislative priorities for this year’s session.

Look for an article on what was discussed on @educationnc.bsky.social website!
January 9, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Buying items for an Office Holiday Gift Exchange … without an office 🙌🏾🙌🏾🎄🎄
December 14, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Welcome! Follow me for updates on education policy in North Carolina!

To catch up, read my work at www.ednc.org

Would post right now, but I am too busy becoming a theatre-adult.
December 1, 2024 at 7:10 PM