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Leandro v. State of NC: Background Resources In 1994, five school districts in low-wealth counties along with families filed a lawsuit against the state (Leandro v State of North Carolina) arguing that their school districts did not […]
Public School Forum Statement on February 2024 Leandro Case Reopening Public School Forum Statement on February 2024 Leandro Case Reopening February 22, 2024 by Public School Forum of North Carolina Our NC Supreme Court is charged with upholding the NC Constitution In regards to schools, our Constitution requires that every child in NC has access to a sound basic education
Leandro Ruling Upholds Right to a Sound Basic . . . - Public School Forum The Leandro Comprehensive Remedial Plan, agreed upon by the defendants and plaintiffs, provides a detailed, evidence-based roadmap for the investments needed for kids and educators across North Carolina It is based upon what the research tells us is needed for students to receive a sound basic education:
If The NC Supreme Court Sinks Leandro, Then Most NC Public Schools And . . . NC’s Supreme Court must reject this short sighted, mean-spirited, last-ditch, political attempt to ditch Leandro and sink it forever Like all assassins, they want their killing of Leandro to be done quietly, behind the scenes and cloaked in darkness
TOP EDUCATION ISSUES 2024-25 MEASURING PROGRESS Progress: Year 1 The budget falls far short of funding the court-ordered, evidence-based Leandro Comprehensive Remedial Plan that outlines a set of requirements for the state to meet its constitutional obligation to provide a sound basic education to all students Just 7% of the plan will be funded in 2023-24 and 4% in 2024-25
Education Matters ep. 197 The Importance of Leandro For those of you who regularly tune in, you know that we often talk about the importance of the Leandro Case, which is focused on ensuring a sound, basic education for all students The case has been ongoing for 25 years and yet, many people still don’t know what it could mean for education and students across NC
The Final Word: Why should Leandro be important to you? You may ask yourself, “Why should Leandro be important to me?” The answer is simple: We know that every child needs a high quality and well prepared educator in their classroom and principal in their school We know that early childhood education and postsecondary attainment are essential
1994 LAWSUIT FILED NC SUPREME COURT DECLARED “The people have a right to the privilege of education, and it is the duty of the state to guard and maintain that right ” - N C Const art I, § 15
Leandro v. State of North Carolina Lawsuit is Filed In May 1994, five districts in low-wealth counties filed a lawsuit against the state, arguing that despite the fact that they were being taxed at higher-than-average rates, their school districts did not have enough funds to provide an equal education for their students 25 years later, the Leandro case continues to be one of the biggest issues