New from EdNC
A new president and a new program that gives students a global experience
More than 10 presidents at North Carolina community colleges have stepped into the role during the pandemic. For some of these presidents, it is their first time to ever lead a community college. …
Perspective | Tar Heel Teachers on the Road: Interview with Takeda LeGrand, Scotland County superintendent
Tar Heel Teachers on the Road is an educational travel series that is composed of stories of interest from schools throughout North Carolina, education conference highlights, and one-on-one interviews with notable North Carolinians including students, teachers, principals, superintendents, politicians, and other newsmakers.…
The Editor’s Notes
The legislature is going to pass a budget this week. The Senate convenes at 9:30 a.m. The House convenes at noon. The new committee report is not up yet, but stayed turned. We expect a press release from Senator Berger’s office shortly.
While the legislature is in town, be on the lookout for votes to override other bills the Governor has vetoed during session. We will keep you posted as we know more.
The Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will hold a virtual monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 9 a.m.
The North Carolina Community College Journal of Teaching Innovation (NCCCJTI) is accepting submissions due December 10, 2021.
Podcasts for the week by Alli:
Introducing – The Resilience Zone
Elijah and Gabby grew up in the same community with a lot of the same hardships. In their new podcast, The Resilience Zone, they share how resilience tools helped them overcome trauma in their own lives.
Education Beat by EdSource | Why Black parents started their own parallel school board
This episode explores how an organization empowered Black parents to create their own school board in their community.
First in Future by IEI | What NC Can Do About Hunger
Shevani Metha, Hunt Intern and NCSU Senior; Ron Dumas, UNC-Asheville and Ronnie Smith, past President of NCACC and Martin County Commissioner discuss the work of IEI’s Pilot 21 focus on hunger.
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NC Promise's Imminent Expansion
Sources confirm a major college affordability program will expand to a fourth UNC System institution: Fayetteville State University... Read the rest
