Listen "EP 243- Education is on the Ballot: General Election 2024"
Episode Synopsis
It’s election season, which means we’re facing a great opportunity to shape the futures of our communities. To help us explore just how this election can impact our local public schools we’re joined today by Dr. Chris Cooper from Western Carolina University, Jennifer Rubin from the League of Women Voters of North Carolina and some outstanding educators who can share firsthand how policymaking decisions impact schools.
Guests:
Dr. Chris Cooper, Western Carolina University Political Science Professor
Jennifer Rubin, League of Women Voters of North Carolina President
Laura Wilson, 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Southeast Region Teacher of the Year
Dr. Marlow Artis, Craven Early College High School
Bettina Umstead, Durham Public Schools Board of Education
Guests:
Dr. Chris Cooper, Western Carolina University Political Science Professor
Jennifer Rubin, League of Women Voters of North Carolina President
Laura Wilson, 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Southeast Region Teacher of the Year
Dr. Marlow Artis, Craven Early College High School
Bettina Umstead, Durham Public Schools Board of Education
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