Editorial: Tribute to Judge Lee's life, implement Leandro plan for quality schools to all NC students
Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022 -- In a deliberate and determined manner, the late Judge David Lee brought the opposing sides of the lawsuit - the plaintiffs of students, parents and neglected school systems and defendants that included the state of North Carolina and the State Board of Education - together to reach a consensus developing a methodical, practical and credible program to bring public education throughout the state into compliance with the promise of the Constitution.
Posted — UpdatedIn a deliberate and determined manner, Lee brought the opposing sides of the lawsuit – the plaintiffs of students, parents and neglected school systems and defendants that included the state of North Carolina and the State Board of Education – together to reach a consensus developing a methodical, practical and credible program to bring public education throughout the state into compliance with the promise of the Constitution.
While Lee left a considerable legacy of dedication to his profession and community, his devoted work to fulfill the promise of bringing a quality education to every child in the state alone exemplifies a life reflective of his noteworthy childhood achievements – attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
On Nov. 10, 2021 Judge Lee ordered the state to implement the plan. With that order, the reflexively partisan leaders of the state legislature – no friends of public schools they – not only engaged in massive resistance to obstruct implementation of the order but unwarranted denigration of his motives and objectivity.
The fate of Lee’s work remains uncertain – awaiting a ruling following arguments before the State Supreme Court two months ago.
They are values he demonstrably lived by. It would be a fitting tribute – meaning much to North Carolina’s future – to acknowledge his wisdom and determined work and implement the plan that will bring a quality education to every child in every corner of the state.
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