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The House Select Committee on An Education System for North Carolina’s Future held a public hearing at South Asheboro Middle School in Asheboro yesterday. Committee members heard presentations from:
- The superintendent of Randolph County Schools on Apprenticeship Randolph
- The superintendent of Asheboro City Schools
- The superintendent of Uwharrie Charter Academy
Click here to find their presentations.
For the second hour of the meeting, lawmakers heard comments from the public.
Click here for the full audio of the meeting.
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