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House education reform committee talks pandemic recovery, student connectivity
Contents What is learning recovery? Highlights from recovery data Student devices and home connectivity The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) presented new data this week on COVID-19 learning recovery during a House committee meeting on education reform — with data showing gains in nearly every grade and subject from last year.…
N.C. DPI needs sponsors to help provide summer meals
The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) is looking for schools and community organizations to serve as sponsors for summer nutrition programs this year “to help ensure children who have limited access to food at home get the educational enrichment and nutritious meals they need for optimal growth, development, and overall well-being,” according to this press release.…
Perspective | Healing beats: Harmonizing mental health, hip-hop, and STEAM education for transformative wellness
Our movement sits at an intersection that might seem improbable: mental health advocacy, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) education, and hip-hop culture.…
The Editor’s Notes
The N.C. State Board of Education meets this week. Here is the agenda for today, and here is the agenda for tomorrow.
Approximately 130 NCCF scholarships using the NCCF Universal Scholarships Application opened for 2024 applications on Jan. 16 and will close on March 15. Here is how to apply.
FAFSA update: The U.S. Department of Education issued this press release yesterday, the day colleges and universities expected to start receiving student information. The upshot is that’s now delayed until March.
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Governor Cooper Tours Millbrook Magnet High School, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities
The Governor was joined by teachers, students, local and state education leaders and local elected officials as he highlighted the importance of our public schools.... Read the rest
