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@everychildnc.bsky.social
· Dec 11
🚨5 Important reminders about Leandro🚨
1) It is unambiguous that students’ rights continue to be violated
Nobody in the NCGA has presented the case that they're upholding students’ constitutional rights. Their argument has simply been: courts can't make us do stuff against our will.
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1) It is unambiguous that students’ rights continue to be violated
Nobody in the NCGA has presented the case that they're upholding students’ constitutional rights. Their argument has simply been: courts can't make us do stuff against our will.
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It feels like EdNC likes to keep this secret, but the Leandro Plan would be a gamechanger for multilingual learners
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Miguel Cardona says expanding bilingual education is 'an economic imperative' at NC State event
Miguel Cardona said leaders and policymakers need to uplift bilingual students and educators through funding, policy, and practice.
www.ednc.org
February 12, 2026 at 5:35 PM
It feels like EdNC likes to keep this secret, but the Leandro Plan would be a gamechanger for multilingual learners
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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It has been 718 days since the Supreme Court of NC heard argument in Leandro V—seeking to make real our state constitutional promise of a sound basic education. Wonderful to speak to @everychildnc.bsky.social about history of Leandro & fighting for every public schoolkid to have a chance to succeed.
February 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
It has been 718 days since the Supreme Court of NC heard argument in Leandro V—seeking to make real our state constitutional promise of a sound basic education. Wonderful to speak to @everychildnc.bsky.social about history of Leandro & fighting for every public schoolkid to have a chance to succeed.
Thank you to @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social for bringing on the great Ann McColl to discuss North Carolina students' continued wait for a Leandro ruling
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
On Air Today: Still Waiting on a Leandro Ruling - Chapelboro.com
Public education advocates are raising concerns as a ruling on the Leandro case is still pending at the State Supreme Court.
chapelboro.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Thank you to @wchlchapelboro.bsky.social for bringing on the great Ann McColl to discuss North Carolina students' continued wait for a Leandro ruling
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
It is extremely discouraging that the State Superintendent and the State Board of Education aren't making full implementation of the Leandro Plan the centerpiece of their legislative agenda (as they are rquired to do by an open court order)
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
simbli.eboardsolutions.com
February 4, 2026 at 4:55 PM
It is extremely discouraging that the State Superintendent and the State Board of Education aren't making full implementation of the Leandro Plan the centerpiece of their legislative agenda (as they are rquired to do by an open court order)
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
@ncgovernor.bsky.social's proclomation for National School Counseling Week should have mentioned that the Leandro Plan requies the state to fund school counselors at the industry-recommended level of 1 counselor for every 250 students
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Governor Stein Proclaims National School Counseling Week | NC Governor
governor.nc.gov
February 3, 2026 at 2:39 PM
@ncgovernor.bsky.social's proclomation for National School Counseling Week should have mentioned that the Leandro Plan requies the state to fund school counselors at the industry-recommended level of 1 counselor for every 250 students
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Journalists should explain the implications of Berger's radical view: it means that only the General Assembly gets to decide what is and what isn't constitutional. That's clearly not how our democracy was ever intended to function.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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February 3, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Journalists should explain the implications of Berger's radical view: it means that only the General Assembly gets to decide what is and what isn't constitutional. That's clearly not how our democracy was ever intended to function.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
(cc: @keunghui.bsky.social)
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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We're two years into waiting for a Leandro ruling. The corruption of the Court is ossifying the continuing tradeoff whereby tax cuts for corporations are paid for by the unconstitutional underfunding of our schools
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Delays in Leandro case are hurting students, advocates tell N.C. Supreme Court • NC Newsline
Education advocates, parents and teachers urged the North Carolina Supreme Court to enforce its Leandro ruling after a delay of almost two years.
ncnewsline.com
February 3, 2026 at 1:53 PM
We're two years into waiting for a Leandro ruling. The corruption of the Court is ossifying the continuing tradeoff whereby tax cuts for corporations are paid for by the unconstitutional underfunding of our schools
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Important context: State lawmakers owe Cumberland Co Schools approximately $17.8m for students with disabilities. The county is having to divert money from other important priorities because legislators won't do their jobs, and it's kids who continue to pay the price.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Cumberland Schools Approves $1.3 Million Boost to Special Education Funding
Cumberland Schools approved $1.3 million for special education funding to address staffing shortages and growing service demands.
www.cityviewnc.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Important context: State lawmakers owe Cumberland Co Schools approximately $17.8m for students with disabilities. The county is having to divert money from other important priorities because legislators won't do their jobs, and it's kids who continue to pay the price.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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Every single day that passes without the Leandro Plan being funded is a day where resources and opportunity are stolen away from kids, teachers, and families all across North Carolina.
Community schools are amazing! That's why the Leandro Plan requires the state to create a network of 800 community schools across the state (and why it's a tragedy that EdNC fails to remind its audience that state politicians are shirking this legal and moral obligation)
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
New documentary offers a look at how the community school model can support transformative growth
Find out how P.W. Moore Elementary exemplifies the community school model, fostering learning and growth for every child.
www.ednc.org
January 22, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Every single day that passes without the Leandro Plan being funded is a day where resources and opportunity are stolen away from kids, teachers, and families all across North Carolina.
Community schools are amazing! That's why the Leandro Plan requires the state to create a network of 800 community schools across the state (and why it's a tragedy that EdNC fails to remind its audience that state politicians are shirking this legal and moral obligation)
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
New documentary offers a look at how the community school model can support transformative growth
Find out how P.W. Moore Elementary exemplifies the community school model, fostering learning and growth for every child.
www.ednc.org
January 22, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Community schools are amazing! That's why the Leandro Plan requires the state to create a network of 800 community schools across the state (and why it's a tragedy that EdNC fails to remind its audience that state politicians are shirking this legal and moral obligation)
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
In a world where school funding effort is last in the nation and state leaders are ignoring the court order to fully fund the Leandro Plan, districts struggle to maintain basic services for students
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
GCS says $19.5M is needed to sustain devices for all students next year
At a school board meeting this week, officials laid out several challenges as the district’s iPads, Chromebooks and laptops begin to reach the end of their usable lives.
www.wfdd.org
January 21, 2026 at 5:54 PM
In a world where school funding effort is last in the nation and state leaders are ignoring the court order to fully fund the Leandro Plan, districts struggle to maintain basic services for students
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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Huge shout out to @billyball.bsky.social for this great Leandro explainer (even if it involves listening to him sing some Backstreet Boys 😉)
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Why NC Schools Still Aren't Equal
YouTube video by Cardinal & Pine
www.youtube.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Huge shout out to @billyball.bsky.social for this great Leandro explainer (even if it involves listening to him sing some Backstreet Boys 😉)
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Huge shout out to @billyball.bsky.social for this great Leandro explainer (even if it involves listening to him sing some Backstreet Boys 😉)
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Why NC Schools Still Aren't Equal
YouTube video by Cardinal & Pine
www.youtube.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Huge shout out to @billyball.bsky.social for this great Leandro explainer (even if it involves listening to him sing some Backstreet Boys 😉)
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Our long-time friend, Durham County Commissioner Michelle Burton, with a great op-ed on NCGA efforts to limit local tax authority: "Better yet, they could fund the Leandro Plan, for which the NCGA owes Durham Public Schools approximately $71 million."
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Op-Ed: We Should All Be Concerned About the House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform
A Durham County commissioner warns efforts to reform property taxes could undermine public schools and other local services.
indyweek.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Our long-time friend, Durham County Commissioner Michelle Burton, with a great op-ed on NCGA efforts to limit local tax authority: "Better yet, they could fund the Leandro Plan, for which the NCGA owes Durham Public Schools approximately $71 million."
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Thank you to our great friends @publicschoolsfirstnc.org for organizing these monthly advocacy opportunities at the NCGA to call for full funding of the Leandro Plan!
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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Protesters urge NC lawmakers to ‘keep public dollars in public schools’
Public Schools First NC and NC PTA say too much taxpayer money is going to charter schools and private school vouchers.
www.newsobserver.com
January 15, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Thank you to our great friends @publicschoolsfirstnc.org for organizing these monthly advocacy opportunities at the NCGA to call for full funding of the Leandro Plan!
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
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Under the Leandro Plan, every district would have a school psychologist, with funding provided at a 1:700 ratio, much better than the current 1:1,928 ratio
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
For years, some rural N.C. schools have operated without psychologists • NC Newsline
Fourteen North Carolina school districts have gone years without a staff psychologist, relying on contractors and crisis calls instead of full-time support.
ncnewsline.com
January 13, 2026 at 11:02 PM
Under the Leandro Plan, every district would have a school psychologist, with funding provided at a 1:700 ratio, much better than the current 1:1,928 ratio
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
The Leandro case is about how NC schools can't afford doing the basics. Here's the latest example.
A reminder: legislators have been violating an open court order to fully fund the Leandro Plan.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
A reminder: legislators have been violating an open court order to fully fund the Leandro Plan.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
School districts struggle to replace student digital devices due to funding, report says
A new report says all districts have a 1:1 digital device-to-student ratio, but many struggle to replace old devices due to a lack of funding.
www.ednc.org
January 12, 2026 at 3:34 PM
The Leandro case is about how NC schools can't afford doing the basics. Here's the latest example.
A reminder: legislators have been violating an open court order to fully fund the Leandro Plan.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
A reminder: legislators have been violating an open court order to fully fund the Leandro Plan.
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Shout out to these teachers working collectively to get the schools their students deserve
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Hundreds of NC teachers are calling out and protesting. Here’s what they want.
The teachers are pointing out that North Carolina is ranked low in areas such as teacher pay and state funding for public schools.
www.newsobserver.com
January 8, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Shout out to these teachers working collectively to get the schools their students deserve
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Huge thanks to @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social for fighting for fed community schools grants. But it's important to note that NC wouldn't have to rely on unreliable fed funding if NCGA members did their jobs and funded the 800 community school coordinator jobs promised under hte Leandro Plan
#ncpol
#ncpol
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Unlawful Cut of Nearly $50 Million from Rural North Carolina Schools - NCDOJ
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Contact: [email protected] 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson is suing the U.S. Department of Education for unlawfully terminating n...
ncdoj.gov
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Huge thanks to @jeffjacksonnc.bsky.social for fighting for fed community schools grants. But it's important to note that NC wouldn't have to rely on unreliable fed funding if NCGA members did their jobs and funded the 800 community school coordinator jobs promised under hte Leandro Plan
#ncpol
#ncpol
Disappointing, but not surprising, that neither Stein, nor Vaughan mention Leandro in this interview.
We encourage both to consider that Leandro is the single biggest issue in #ncpol with massive implications for the future of our economy and our democracy.
We encourage both to consider that Leandro is the single biggest issue in #ncpol with massive implications for the future of our economy and our democracy.
Listen to my full interview with Gov. Josh Stein on today's Under the Dome podcast:
open.spotify.com/episode/0zD5...
open.spotify.com/episode/0zD5...
An interview with NC Gov. Josh Stein on 2026 legislative battles on taxes, budget, Medicaid funding
open.spotify.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Disappointing, but not surprising, that neither Stein, nor Vaughan mention Leandro in this interview.
We encourage both to consider that Leandro is the single biggest issue in #ncpol with massive implications for the future of our economy and our democracy.
We encourage both to consider that Leandro is the single biggest issue in #ncpol with massive implications for the future of our economy and our democracy.
The Leandro Plan contains 50 action steps to build a strong early education system, including strengthening child care so. It would be great if commentaries such as this would mention the legislature's unfilled obligation to NC's children
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#ncpol
Perspective | It's time to build better, affordable child care for working families
Rep. Zack Hawkins, D-Durham, explains gaps in child care affordability and access, and proposes first steps to expand supply and quality.
www.ednc.org
January 6, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The Leandro Plan contains 50 action steps to build a strong early education system, including strengthening child care so. It would be great if commentaries such as this would mention the legislature's unfilled obligation to NC's children
#ncpol
#ncpol
An important reminder that, under the Leandro Plan, our schools are owed funding to staff school support personnel at industry-recommended levels
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#ncpol
Department of Education to give more than $208 million in grants for school mental health services
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded more than $208 million through 65 grants to increase the number of school-based mental health service providers.
www.ednc.org
January 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
An important reminder that, under the Leandro Plan, our schools are owed funding to staff school support personnel at industry-recommended levels
#ncpol
#ncpol
North Carolina's school funding effort (as we've been saying) is dead last in the country because NCGA leaders have diverted school funding to provide tax cuts for their donors
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
NC ranked last in public school funding report
The Education Law Center released its annual review of each state's school finances and how they rank in the country.
www.wcnc.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
North Carolina's school funding effort (as we've been saying) is dead last in the country because NCGA leaders have diverted school funding to provide tax cuts for their donors
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
Thank you to @ncnewsline.com for highlighting our continued wait for resolution on the Leandro case
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
North Carolina Supreme Court delay on key education case draws criticism from advocates • NC Newsline
The Leandro school-funding case has been stalled at the North Carolina Supreme Court for more than 600 days.
ncnewsline.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Thank you to @ncnewsline.com for highlighting our continued wait for resolution on the Leandro case
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro
#ncpol #LeadWithLeandro