Topic: The Leandro Plan and Its Implications for Strengthening Public Education in North Carolina

The North Carolina Constitution mandates that the state provide every child with access to a sound basic education. By investing in the Leandro Comprehensive Remedial Plan, North Carolina is not only fulfilling this legal obligation but also positioning itself to deliver on this promise in a meaningful and transformative way. The plan offers a strategic path to addressing the long-standing inequalities in our education system, ensuring that all children have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.

This presentation will discuss how the Leandro Plan is designed to meet this constitutional mandate, the challenges faced, and how professionals and the public can work together to advocate for the release of the $5.54 billion required to implement the plan. Hopes are that social workers will be inspired to share their stories. The #IAmLeandro initiative looks forward to cultivating interdisciplinary conversation and collaboration as we work toward a brighter future for North Carolina’s children.

Presenter: Rebecca Trammel

Cost:

Students: FREE
NASW Members: FREE

Non-members: $15

Once you pay, your money cannot be refunded and it will be your responsibility to find someone to take your spot if you can no longer attend.

CE: 1 hour.

Proof of attendance for CE will be distributed via email within one week after the event. Those registering as students will not receive CE for this event.

Zoom link will be emailed out to registrants the day before the meeting.

If you don't think you have received the Zoom link, please check your Spam folder. If not in your Spam, please email Seth Maid at smaid.naswnc@socialworkers.org or Mary Choe at mchoe.naswnc@socialworkers.org for assistance BEFORE the LPU event begins.

Ideas presented by speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and policies of NASW-NC.