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Perspective | Our principals are boots-on-the-ground kind of people
Beckie Spears is the principal of Wilkesboro Elementary School in the Wilkes County Schools. She is the 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year.…

Resources offered to reopen, find child care after Helene
Child care programs affected by Hurricane Helene might be able reopen, even if they don’t have running water or can’t meet other requirements, to meet communities’ emergency needs.…

With donations pouring in, this district set up a distribution site complete with delivery service
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) has gone the extra mile. After receiving an outpouring of donations, including clothes, food, and other essential items, HCPS set up a district-wide distribution site for families complete with a home delivery service if needed.…

¡Viva Latina! Celebrating culture and leadership with Circle de Luz
Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month is a time to embrace the rich culture of Latinx communities in the United States. The month coincides with the independence of several Latin American countries and is a time to acknowledge the sacrifices made by those who came before as well as those who continue to fight for their rights and identity. …
The Editor’s Notes
Shout out to all of our colleagues at the community college conference! If you haven’t seen it, our new swag says, “attainment matters.”
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