Ashley Part 4: Reflecting on the Past While Slowly Advancing Towards a Brighter Future

Advocates for a new Ashley Elementary have faced a prolonged struggle, beginning when President Obama was in his second term. Students impacted by mold issues are now high school seniors, and there have been nearly a dozen shifts in the board of education. Superintendent Tricia McManus is the third leader since the 2016 bond. In 2019, WS/FCS contemplated purchasing land in East Winston, essential for the new school. Discussions emphasized community integration, sparking hopes of wraparound services. Action4Equity insists community voices guide development, especially for historically marginalized areas. The fight continues as plans evolve.