3/12/2024
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Perspective | Alexander County family commits to public education
An Alexander County family combines their dedication to public schools with their life’s work. As the district celebrated Public Schools Week at the end of February, a key spotlight shone on the Teagues. The family of teachers believes public education...
State Board receives data on educator prep programs, which continue to decline
Fifty-five educator preparation programs (EPPs) in North Carolina enrolled a total of 15,865 candidates pursuing initial teaching licenses in 2022-23, according to data presented at the State Board of Education’s March meeting. Those numbers reflect a 10% decrease from 2021-22,...
Dual enrollment in North Carolina grew 12% in 2022-23
Dual enrollment increased by 12% in North Carolina during the 2022-23 academic year. According to a recent report to the General Assembly, more than 78,000 students across the state participated in Career and College Promise (CCP) — a program that...
New legislation creates fear for some students, but LGBTQ+ school clubs provide community, advocates say
Amid what they call “direct attacks” from the North Carolina legislature against LGBTQ+ students, Brennan Lewis recalled how one club at their former Wake County high school helped them in a special way. The club was a Gay Straight Alliance...
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