Taylor Cordes on what's at stake for public education in North Carolina
Release Date: 02/22/2023
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Join host Sam Post as he welcomes Taylor Cordes, a young and dynamic expert in Educational Leadership and Policy, on the latest episode of NCblue2024. With an Ed.M from Boston College and experience as a former adapted education teacher, Taylor brings a unique perspective to the show. Listen in as she shares her passion for adapted education, access to education for all children, and her progressive views on transforming the North Carolina school system in the face of recent right-wing challenges. With her popular Tiktok , Taylor keeps her followers informed and entertained with the...
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In the first episode of NCblue2024, host Sam Post interviews Tangela Morgan, a 2022 candidate for North Carolina State Senate, and Tarik Woods, a former student of Tangela's who is now an Associate Policy Analyst at the Hunt Institute. They discuss the challenges facing the education system in North Carolina and the importance of organizing and energizing Democrats in the state. Tarik shares a quote from a senator who said, 'North Carolina is the bluest red state,' and they explore what this means for the future of the state. Tune in to hear their thoughts on what's been lost and...
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Let’s talk for a minute about North Carolina. We’re all happy we had no red wave in the 2022 election, but we sort of had one in North Carolina. We lost the Supreme Court, and we came within one seat of giving the General Assembly a Republican super majority. And we elected a senator that's to the right of Jesse Helms. There is a ton at stake in the 2024 election. The simple, unfortunate truth is that democracy itself is at stake now in every election for the foreseeable future, in North Carolina and beyond — which is a shame. But it’s the hard truth, and we want to do our part. North...
info_outlineJoin host Sam Post as he welcomes Taylor Cordes, a young and dynamic expert in Educational Leadership and Policy, on the latest episode of NCblue2024. With an Ed.M from Boston College and experience as a former adapted education teacher, Taylor brings a unique perspective to the show. Listen in as she shares her passion for adapted education, access to education for all children, and her progressive views on transforming the North Carolina school system in the face of recent right-wing challenges. With her popular Tiktok @publicedtay, Taylor keeps her followers informed and entertained with the latest happenings in the NC General Assembly.
In this episode of NCblue2024, Taylor sounds the alarm about the current state of North Carolina's education system and warns about the potential dangers of a Republican supermajority in the NC General Assembly. She draws parallels between what's happening in Florida and the potential for similar outcomes in North Carolina, including the banning of books and the infringement of LGBTQ rights.
Taylor is a strong advocate for adapted education and access to education for all children. She shares her progressive views on transforming the North Carolina schools, and her dedication to preserving the rights of all students, including the LGBTQ community, shines through in this episode.
Don't miss this informative and inspiring episode of NCblue2024 as Taylor Cordes shares her expertise and passion for public education in North Carolina. Stay informed and join the conversation about what's at stake for the future of education in the state.