Sticky post

Trump immigration orders fuel isolation for immigrant parishioners

North Carolina churches are raising concerns that letting ICE enforce within congregations will deter immigrants from attending worship services and make it harder to offer a safe community haven. Many of those fears are already being realized. Read more Continue reading Trump immigration orders fuel isolation for immigrant parishioners

Sticky post

Border Belt schools see increase in crime, violence and suspensions

School districts across the Border Belt saw increases in crime and suspension rates in the 2023-2024 school year, although statewide figures declined, according to a report from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. Read more Continue reading Border Belt schools see increase in crime, violence and suspensions

Sticky post

Border Belt schools still feel effects of COVID learning loss, new report shows

Most school districts in North Carolina’s Border Belt experienced more learning loss than the state overall since the start of COVID-19 pandemic, a new report shows.  Read more Continue reading Border Belt schools still feel effects of COVID learning loss, new report shows