10/30/2020

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How David Stegall and Bev Emory are navigating the COVID-19 pandemic

by Alex Granados | October 30, 2020

The world had faced potential pandemics before. SARS in the early 2000s. H1N1 a few years later. They caused damage, but not the far-reaching disaster some predicted. So, when David Stegall, deputy superintendent of innovation at the state Department of...

A day in the life of Mr. S — How one middle school teacher is using vlogs, emojis, and live streams to bolster virtual learning engagement

by Alli Lindenberg | October 29, 2020

The first known use of the word vlog was in 2002. Today, it’s a part of everyday conversation for many students. Korick Sisomphone, referred to as Mr. S by his students, saw vlogging and live streaming as an opportunity to...

Perspective | Red state? Blue state? An education state

by Ferrel Guillory | October 30, 2020

Is North Carolina historically a red state, as my Generation Z college students reflexively write? Or is it historically a blue state, as we of the Baby Boom Generation remember? The answer depends, of course, largely on your date of...

The Editor’s Notes

Tonight on Carolina Business Review, don’t miss Maureen Stover, NC TOY, and Kisha Clemons, NC POY! From the safety of teachers, to the lost educational attainment for students, and the mental well being for all, the regions top educators discuss this new era of education with Chris William at 8:30pm on PBS Charlotte.

The State Board of Education will meet remotely Wednesday and Thursday, Nov. 4 and 5, for its regular monthly meeting. The agendas for this meeting and executive summaries are available online.

Need to know

• Can public education return to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic?

  Brookings | October 29, 2020

• Racial Equity in Funding for Higher Ed

  Inside Higher Education | October 29, 2020

• Tax Higher Incomes to Fund Schools? National Debate Gets Traction at the State Level

  Education Week | October 28, 2020

• 8 big consequences next week’s elections could have for K-12 schools

  Chalkbeat | October 28, 2020