<p><strong><em>Hey Y’all,</em></strong></p><p>As part of a 3-part series on public education funding in North Carolina, <a target="_blank" href="https://drmelaniemccabe.com/">Dr. Melanie McCabe</a> and I are bringing you a conversation with NC State Representative <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/Members/Biography/H/758">Julie von Haefen</a>.</p><p>You can listen to the first interview in this series on proposed cuts to special education in Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/learnwithdremily/p/join-us-on-our-soapbox-how-the-proposed?r=1a6jof&#38;utm_campaign=post&#38;utm_medium=web">here</a>. The WCPSS Superintendent has since dropped his proposal to cut special education funding but due to a lack of funding at the state level, public schools are having to make very hard budgeting decisions.</p><p>This leads me to today’s conversation with State Rep. Julie von Haefen. Julie is a former PTA leader and advocate who currently serves District 36 in Wake County, North Carolina. In this conversation we cover:</p><p>* The importance of getting to know your representative</p><p>* Why the North Carolina Legislature hasn’t passed a budget</p><p>* How the Leandro case was dropped</p><p>* How NC is diverting $1 BILLION a year to private school vouchers despite a budget not being passed</p><p>* How the money flows from federal, state, and county resources</p><p>* How Medicaid funding is impacted by a financial deficit for the state</p><p>* Our thoughts in mental healthcare and school violence</p><p>* How to be an informed voter and the power of telling your friends!</p><p>* Look up your representative's voting record at <a target="_blank" href="https://www.ncleg.gov/">https://www.ncleg.gov/</a></p><p><strong><em>Listen here:</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>About Dr. Emily</em></strong></p><p><strong>As a child psychologist, former school psychologist, and parent, I’ve spent the last two decades working with neurodivergent children and teens alongside their families and teachers.</strong></p><p>Our kids are complex. What works for one child may or may not work for another. There is so much information out there, but you are ultimately the decision-maker of the next best step on your child’s path. I’m here to help you to feel more capable and experience more joy on this parenting journey.</p><p><strong>If you’re ready to learn how to reduce the stress in your home, help others understand your kid, and find more joy, you are in the right place.</strong></p><p><em>Let’s do this together,</em></p><p><em>~Dr. Emily</em></p><p><em>**All content provided is protected under applicable copyright, patent, trademark, and other proprietary rights. All content is provided for informational and education purposes only. No content is intended to be a substitute for professional medical or psychological diagnosis, advice or treatment. Information provided does not create an agreement for service between Dr. Emily W. King and the recipient. Consult your physician regarding the applicability of any opinions or recommendations with respect to you or your child’s symptoms or medical condition. Children or adults who show signs of dangerous behavior toward themselves and/or others, should be placed immediately under the care of a qualified professional.**</em></p><p></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://learnwithdremily.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">learnwithdremily.substack.com/subscribe</a>