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Elections for State Board of Education Could Be Coming
House Bill 17 would amend the state's constitution to make the State Board of Education (SBE) an elected body headed by the Superintendent.
Sloan Rachmuth
Oct 5, 20232 min read

The Impact of Title IX and Gender Identity on Girls' Rights and Privacy In NC Schools
Since Obama's administration, Democrats have forced a national debate about how Title IX applies to gender identity and sex. The inclusion o
Sloan Rachmuth
Aug 10, 20232 min read

To Keep Winning, NC Republicans Must Close These 3 Loopholes
by: Sloan Rachmuth North Carolina is a conservative state. About 65% of the state's population identifies as "highly religious." State...
Sloan Rachmuth
Aug 8, 20233 min read

Victories for North Carolina: Protecting Children and Restoring Privacy
Overcoming Radical Resistance: Enforcing Laws and Holding Leaders Accountable Last week, Sloan joined Stew Peters to discuss the recent...
Sloan Rachmuth
Jul 12, 20232 min read


Governor Cooper Vetoes Bills Protecting Children and Families
By: Sloan Rachmuth Democrat Roy Cooper Governor vetoed three bills to prevent the classroom-to-operating room pipeline. The bills include...
Sloan Rachmuth
Jul 7, 20232 min read


EFA responds to NC bills that will halt the classroom-to-operating room pipeline
This week, Republicans in the North Carolina House and Senate moved several bills to defend children and families in the following ways:...
Sloan Rachmuth
Jun 21, 20232 min read


EFA day of action brings back child sex change ban in the General Assembly
Thanks to the work of Education First Alliance and others, lawmakers are ready to take consideration of laws protecting children from...
Sloan Rachmuth
Jun 20, 20232 min read


What we're watching: Bills to protect students & restore classroom civility
Three bills that crossed over in the General Assembly before this month’s deadline could help restore respect and order in the classroom.
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May 25, 20233 min read


Duke's Transgender Doc partner with schools
An obscure Medicaid bill will allow transgender activists and doctors at Duke, UNC, and ECU unfettered access to children without their pare
Sloan Rachmuth
May 7, 20234 min read


Deadline for legislation prohibiting sterilization and mutilation of children this week.
Several bills need action before Thursday's crossover deadline. by: Sloan Rachmuth In North Carolina, the number of clinics offering...
Sloan Rachmuth
Apr 30, 20237 min read


NC Legislators want tough punishment for sharing erotica with children. Drag queens protest.
Senate Republicans move to deter adults from sharing obscenity with children. by: Sloan Rachmuth A minor change to the state's obscenity...
Sloan Rachmuth
Apr 27, 20232 min read


State lawmakers get serious about classroom discipline
Data shows an alarming spike in violent crime against students and school staff. Legislators respond. by: Sloan Rachmuth Pervasive...
Sloan Rachmuth
Apr 26, 20233 min read

Education First Alliance's reporting leads to bills protecting girls sports
Our viral story prompts bipartisan action to ban boys from competing as girls in high school and college sports in North Carolina.
Sloan Rachmuth
Apr 20, 20233 min read


Legislation to stop kiddie drag shows in NC is here!
by: STAFF There is nothing worse than seeing grown men twerking in front of kindergartners in wigs and G-strings. Republican lawmakers...
Sloan Rachmuth
Apr 18, 20231 min read


New bill cuts off funding to institutions giving sex change treatments to children
The legislation, Medical Treatment for Minors Act, would cut off state and local funding to institutions that provide hormone therapy and...
Sloan Rachmuth
Apr 4, 20232 min read


New Republican-led education bills
by: Sloan Rachmuth Republicans in the House Education Committee passed two bills that will help restore civility and order in North...
Sloan Rachmuth
Mar 15, 20232 min read


NC Rep: Let local boards control school calendars
by: STAFF Neal Jackson, a freshman representative from Moore and Randolph Counties, wondered why Raleigh should maintain calendars for...
Sloan Rachmuth
Feb 13, 20232 min read


Breaking Down the School Mask Mandate Legislation
Republicans claim their new legislation restores parental rights. Text of the law suggests that lawmakers may have also codified mask-wearin
Sloan Rachmuth
Feb 20, 20223 min read


DPI Has Failed to Curtail Learning Loss, Despite Receiving Billions From the Feds
By: Sloan Rachmuth Education First Alliance has reported since May that the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) does not prioritize...
Sloan Rachmuth
Feb 2, 20222 min read


Why Local School Boards Can't Stop CRT, SEL, and Surveys.
The 2020 law that led to a State School Board mandate that enforces compliance with multiple controversial programs By: Sloan Rachmuth...
Sloan Rachmuth
Dec 13, 20213 min read
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