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Our Turn’s Kayla Romero Morais: Helping students change the education system
Editor’s Note: On Friday, Kayla Romero Morais became the chair of the Board of Directors of EducationNC. She is has been involved in the work of EdNC since our very beginning.…
Supporting ‘Bright Futures’: A Chamber of Commerce and school district team up to help make ‘miracles’ for students in need
For almost 10 years, the Washington-Beaufort County Chamber of Commerce and Beaufort County Schools (BCS) have worked together to meet the basic needs of public school students in Beaufort County. …
New statewide program aims to support development of high-quality principals
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt likes to talk about principals as a policy lever. Most policy reforms center on teachers and instruction — but school building leadership, she says while referencing a Wallace Foundation report, is effective because it touches both. …
The Editor’s Notes
Join Rupen and the Hill Learning Center for the screening of “The right to read,” a documentary film on October 17. Here is how to reserve a seat.
Blue Cross NC Foundation has a funding opportunity for “Strengthening Community Capacity to Advocate for Healthy Food.” Here is more information.
Blue Cross NC Foundation has another funding opportunity for “Identifying Health Priorities in Asian American and Pacific Islander Communities.” Here is more information.
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A Michigan model in NC
Katie and Liz visited Michigan. While they were there, the General Assembly finally dropped the budget, and guess what? The Tri-Share pilot from the NC House’s budget made it in! It’s like we knew. ;)... Read the rest
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More than 250 School Selected to Participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
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NC Students Make Gains on AP Exams, Outpacing the Nation on Several Indicators
