98 Special Education From National News to Local Perspectives
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In this episode of Advocacy Bites, hosts Renee Sekel and Susan Book detail what Susan is seeing on the local level and how that relates to national issues in special education. We dive deep into the state of special education—from alarming local stories in Wake County to the broader national challenges facing students with disabilities. Susan shares her family’s personal journey through the trauma of restraint and seclusion practices in schools, shedding light on the policies, data gaps, and systemic failures that continue to harm vulnerable students. Together, Renee and Susan...
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97 The Problem of Nothing?
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Susan discusses Medicaid cut impacts on our families and schools while Renee does a deep dive on what is going on with the University system. In this episode of Advocacy Bites, hosts Renee Sekel and Susan Book dig into what happens when the North Carolina legislature simply… does nothing. From stalled Medicaid funding to the growing crisis in the UNC university system, this conversation exposes how legislative inaction and political meddling are creating real harm for students, families, educators, and care workers across the state. Susan unpacks how the General Assembly’s failure to...
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96 Free Speech and Financial Management
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Susan and Renee discuss the current free speech situation in the US, and the current financial situation in Winston Salem/Forsyth County public schools. Stay connected at:
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95 Justice Denied
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Renee and Susan talk about the legislature’s failure to pass a budget (again), as well as the lengthy delay in the Leandro case. Stay connected at
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94 Back To School
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Renee and Susan discuss back to school tips and tricks Stay connected at:
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93 Advocacy Glossary
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Renee and Susan review some of the terms used in advocacy and election volunteering. Stay connected at:
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92 Deep Thoughts by Susan and Renee
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Renee and Susan muse over some of the big ideas and feelings that have been floating in their heads recently. There may also be some light emotional breakdowns. Notes: Outclassed: How the Left Lost the Working Class and How to Win Them Back Author: Joan C. Williams
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91 Lies Extremists Tell
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Renee and Susan discuss the various lies and misdirections that extremists use to obscure their actions and goals. Stay connected at: and https://www.facebook.com/people/Advocacy-Bites/100085908254061/
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90 Budgets and Bans
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Susan gives us an update on the legislature budget shenanigans, and Renee and Susan discuss Wake County's new cell phone policy.
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89 A Full-Circle Moment: Legislative Update
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Renee and Susan discuss what bills made (and didn’t make) crossover, and how this represents a full-circle moment in their advocacy journeys. Notes:
info_outlineSusan and Renee review over some ideas for getting started as an Every Day Advocate.