WE DIDN’T GET HERE BY OURSELVES
For Immediate Release Monday, February 10 Contact: Kim Underwood, rkunderwood@wsfcs.k12.nc.us, 336.727.2696 Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools When it comes to black history, Keniah Lee especially admires Harriet Tubman. “She was good at what she believed in and she didn’t let anyone stop her,” said Keniah, who is in the eighth-grade at Mineral Springs Middle. Patience Mock, who is in […]
LEST WE FORGET
Black 42 By Kim Underwood Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools FEBRUARY 10, 2020 – During Black History Month, people can learn more about the rich heritage of blacks in Winston-Salem at an exhibit at the Anderson Community Center on Reynolds Park Road. Those who come to see the Black Culture Pop Up Exhibit will find photographs and […]
K-12 INFUSION CURRICULUM
A4E Statement on African-American History inWinston-Salem Forsyth County Schools (WSFCS) and ( North Carolina) Action4Equity supports the current WSFCS schools K-12 African-American infusion model that enhances the social studies curriculum for all students. It is a comprehensive approach that teaches the history, culture, achievements, and contributions of Africans and African-Americans to national and world civilization. It also […]
CLIMATE ASSESSMENT
As of October 30, 2019:A4E has met with the Superintendent Dr. Pringle-Hairston to discuss a Climate Assessment Tool. We learned that Dr. Pringle-Hairston has committed to a district-wide Equity Audit that would gather data from the BOE, District Cabinet Members, Administrators, Staff, Teachers, Parents, and Students. Learn more about the audit:CLICK HERE We will continue to […]
ACTION4ASHLEY COALITION FILES FEDERAL CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT
“The Action4Ashley Coalition – a group of concerned citizens and advocacy organizations seeking justice for the students, teachers, and staff of Ashley Elementary – filed a discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights today. The complaint cites the failure of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education and School System (WSFCS) […]
STATEMENT ON FEDERAL INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED CIVIL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
“The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) has officially opened an investigation into the complaint that the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (“WSFCS” or “District”) discriminated against students at Ashley Academy (“Ashley”) on the bases of race and national origin.” #ACTION4ASHLEY Action4Ashley is a coalition of concerned citizens and advocacy organizations seeking justice for […]
BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE ECONOMY AND ADVANCING EQUITY IN EDUCATION
Layla Garms, Winston Salem Foundation Layla Garm’s Presentation: Click Here for Powerpoint Slides
MINISTER’S CONFERENCE OF WINSTON-SALEM AND VICINITY SCHOOL BOARD FORUM
Part 1 and Part 2 of the forum are below: Minister’s Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity School Board Forum March 26, 2019 Action4Equity was asked to create the questions for the board members in attendance and help lead the discussion. The following questions are among those submitted for discussion. What is the status of the new […]
ACTION4EQUITY TOWNHALL MARKING OUR FIRST YEAR
On May 21, Action4Equity held a town hall with the community to give updates about Action4Equity’s work, discuss recommendations to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, and share opportunities to get involved. Speakers included: Chairwoman Malishai Woodbury, WS/FCS Board of Education Peggy Nicholson, Youth Justice Project Principal Linville, Ashley Academy Action4Equity’s Board We encourage all those who are interested in […]
