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North Carolina Community College System, John M. Belk Endowment partner to provide $2 million in Hurricane Helene Relief
Following Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on western North Carolina, the John M. Belk Endowment (JMBE) has committed $2 million in funding to support students, faculty, staff, and communities in their recovery efforts in partnership with the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS), according to a press release.…
DPI’s AIM conference ushers in the future of education for educators and students
“You have now arrived at 500 Fayetteville Street.” Many of the 2024 AIM conference attendees heard this phrase from their GPS as they arrived to the event.…
What’s it like to be principal for a day?
On the corner of Huffine Mill Road across Peterson Avenue in northeast Greensboro sits Bessemer Elementary School. Founded in 1900 with an enrollment of 60 students, Bessemer has grown to a student population of over 500, according to the principal.…
The story of Helene: Extreme flooding and an inspiring community response
This story was originally published in the Brevard News Beat. After leading a tour of the wrecked interior of his mobile home on Cemetery Road, Damon Winstead walked outside to point to the top edge of residue left by last week’s floodwaters.…
Taking account after a hurricane
Sarena Fuller is the executive director of ArtSpace Charter School in Swannanoa. She is the 2024 Wells Fargo NC Charter School Principal of the Year.…
The Editor’s Notes
Seven of 31 school districts remain closed this week following the hurricane. The others are open or opening this week. Here is our updated article on closures and openings.
The Public School Forum of NC is hosting an in-person debate tonight with the candidates for superintendent of public instruction. More than 700 people are registered to attend. Here is more information.
Shout out to Julie Pittman and the DPI team for an AIM conference that brings educators from across the state together so they can learn together but also support and celebrate each other. Thank you.
“Taking account after a hurricane” is written by the Charter POY Sarena Fuller. Please share.
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UPDATED | What you need to know about relief grants from regional fund
The guidance for nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and public agencies to access up to $25,000 relief grants has been updated with information on who to approach first.... Read the rest
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