Hannah AstinStaff Writer On Oct. 28, former North Carolina US Senator and first female Democratic Senator to represent the state, Kay Hagan, died in her Greensboro home. She was 66 years old.  Hagan died in her sleep after a three-year battle with encephalitis, an inflammation of the brain caused by the Powassan virus.  “We are heartbroken to share that Kay left us unexpectedly this morning,” … Continue reading Former North Carolina US Senator Kay Hagan Dies at Age 66

Luciano GonzalezStaff Writer North Carolina politicians and government officials are determined to tackle a serious problem plaguing schools statewide. Dubbed the “school-to-prison pipeline” by activists and commentators across the country, negative educational policies such as “zero-tolerance policies” can have a devastating impact on a child’s education and life, and government officials throughout our state are determined to do something about it. A loose coalition of … Continue reading North Carolina Officials Working to Promote School Justice Partnerships