Locked In Podcast - The Future of Public Education with North Carolina Senator Dana Caudill-Jones

North Carolina Senator Dana Caudill-Jones joins Locked In with Algenon Cash for a thoughtful conversation on the major political, educational, and cultural issues shaping North Carolina today.

Before serving in the NC Senate, Dana Caudill-Jones spent years on the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School Board during the pandemic, giving her firsthand experience navigating one of the most difficult eras in modern public education. In this episode, she discusses how those experiences now influence her work in Raleigh as lawmakers debate school choice expansion, social media legislation involving teens, foster care reform, property tax caps, teacher pay, and government accountability.

The conversation also explores the financial pressure facing Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools as enrollment declines, the broader shift toward charter schools and homeschooling, and the State Auditor’s investigation into alleged autism-related Medicaid fraud.

Throughout the discussion, Jones reflects on the importance of maintaining relationships across political lines, preserving institutional trust, and helping North Carolina adapt to rapidly changing social and economic realities.

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