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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

“It’s important to give students the space to understand that they have a voice.” Monserrat Castrejon— student at NC School of Science and Mathematics. @thencforum.bsky.social #EggsandIssues2026 Reporting for @educationnc.bsky.social

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

“I only got into education because of (NC) Teaching Fellows.” Sampson County Schools superintendent Dr. Jaime King told the #EggsandIssues2026 audience. @thencforum.bsky.social Reporting for @educationnc.bsky.social

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

“Those are the next millionaires of our state,” Rep. Brian Biggs said regarding participants in apprenticeship programs in NC. @thencforum.bsky.social #EggsandIssues2026 Reporting for @educationnc.bsky.social

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

“If the legislature was told by the (NC) Supreme Court to do their job, then that is what we need to do,” Leader Sydney Batch told the @thencforum.bsky.social audience during #EggsandIssues2026 Reporting for @educationnc.bsky.social

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Christina Koch’s mission, NC College Connect, and City of Medicine Academy Science Sidekicks names as Bright Spots in public education at #EggsandIssues2026 @thencforum.bsky.social Reporting for @educationnc.bsky.social

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The audience —allegedly—enjoys hearing more from the students at #EggsandIssues than policy analysts. Ouch. @thencforum.bsky.social

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

“They say ‘Wendell, you’ve got to think outside the box.’ Well, I’ve been searching for that box since 1968. Maybe it’s time for a new vision.” NC State Board of Ed member on the 2025-2030 strategic plan proposal. #ncpol

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

Reasons the world needs journalists, #5: To decrease the Love Island turnover 😂🕵🏽‍♀️🤳🏽

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

The two minutes of Harry Potter I had to watch before the Met Gala broadcast was the most that I’ve seen of the franchise in my entire life. 🪄🧙🏼‍♂️

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

It’s been hovering around that an uptick in law school admissions is a “recession indicator.” Any thoughts on trade school admissions ?

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

It really catches me off guard when I am interviewing or listening to someone at an event and then an external camera focuses on me 😵‍💫 Like, “No,get them! They’re the story!”

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Trying to cough up hundreds of dollars to go see ‘Good Night, and Good Luck,’ in NYC— while refusing to pay the $4 to watch the original. Welcome to my brain.

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Imagine getting the grandiose opportunity to go to space, but they still have to mention your best friend when they read your bio😒

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have captivated legislators for a two-hour listening session. The room is packed. #ncga For @educationnc.bsky.social

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Still learning about what it means to be a journalist in this community. For instance, still figuring out what to do when I see one of my sources “in the wild.”

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

“No state will outwork North Carolina when it comes to developing our workforce,” Gov. Stein announced his 2025-2027 budget proposal Wednesday. More details from @educationnc.bsky.social later today.

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Off to the races for @educationnc.bsky.social today. Stories on the Nc budget process and Ed-related bills coming soon.

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Most of the time, I don’t have much to say about my college experience. Then I have random thoughts like, “Wow. I really saw Mae Jemison speak in-person.” 🤔🚀😳

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

“We’re better than this.” @ncpublicschools.bsky.social Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green said that the base compensation for educators must be “boosted substantially.” #eggsandissues #ncpol @thencforum.bsky.social

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

School report card grades among top education issues from a panelist of educators at #eggsandissues. @thencforum.bsky.social #ncpol

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

“When a community is invested in it’s school, students thrive,” Arykah Moore, in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School district, told the audience of #eggsandissues @thencforum.bsky.social

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Dr.Ben Williams said the success of their Wilson Area School Health Centers (a.k.a WASH) is due to buy in from everyone. The district, county, teachers—EVERYONE! @thencforum.bsky.social #eggsandissues

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Currently fighting a cold/detoxing from coffee. Btw if you haven’t already, check out @educationnc.bsky.social on Bluesky! 🦋 #ncga #publicschools #ednc #ncpol

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Sssh! 🤫We are listening in on the NC State Board of Education meeting. Board members are brainstorming legislative priorities for this year’s session. Look for an article on what was discussed on @educationnc.bsky.social website!

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Buying items for an Office Holiday Gift Exchange … without an office 🙌🏾🙌🏾🎄🎄

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Chantal Brown @byline-brown.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Welcome! Follow me for updates on education policy in North Carolina! To catch up, read my work at www.ednc.org Would post right now, but I am too busy becoming a theatre-adult.

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