Guilford County Schools was dealing with a bus driver shortage long before COVID-19 hit in 2020. But since the pandemic began, district leaders have been particularly cognizant of the need to monitor their transportation resources. Superintendent Sharon Contreras says her district monitors data on both teacher and bus driver absences multiple times throughout the day and evening now.…
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In addition to families, “schools took a hit as the enhanced federal child tax credit expired this week,” writes @FerrelGuillory.
Perspective | Poverty hinders education; schools fight poverty
North Carolina has 800 high-poverty schools. In general, these schools perform at lower academic levels than schools filled with students of middle-cl...
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“They felt a kind of a safe space with us,” said Kenyetta Richmond, director of counseling services at @ForsythTechCC. In a time of hardship, community college counselors are serving students like never before.
Community colleges face mounting student mental health challenges
Students are seeking out mental health care in increasing numbers. Here's how two community colleges are meeting the demand.
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In 2021, @DrDanaAyers became superintendent of @jcpsnc. Check out how this district is making changes to serve more kids.
With new leadership, Jackson County makes moves for elementary students
Jackson County Public Schools used their ESSER funds to purchase a new standardized curriculum for its elementary schools.
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