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NC Chamber says, ‘Primary results warn of threats to NC business climate’
In its “Chamber Updates” on March 6, 2024, the NC Chamber said, “Even with our foreshadowing, Tuesday’s primary election results were a startling warning of the looming threats to North Carolina’s business climate.”…
Cooper, Robinson, and Truitt discuss investments in education with State Board
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper joined the State Board of Education’s meeting on Thursday morning to discuss the importance of fully funding North Carolina’s public schools.…
Here’s who won in North Carolina’s 2024 primary races, plus what this means for education
The March 5 primary election had many offices critical to the future of North Carolina’s education on the ballot. With 100% of precincts reporting, the results are in.…
Perspective | An incredible public education is the cornerstone of our democracy
Superintendent Catherine Truitt made these remarks at the meeting of the N.C. State Board of Education on Thursday, March 7, 2024, calling for the Board to develop a roadmap for investments in education.…
The Editor’s Notes
Sign up to share your perspective at North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Focus Groups, held regionally in March 2024. The ncIMPACT Initiative is partnering with the North Carolina Pandemic Recovery Office (NCPRO) to identify issues of greatest concern about pandemic recovery through focus groups across the state. These regional focus groups will offer insights into the accuracy of past NCPRO survey results, assess the success of state, local, and federal programs to address these concerns, and help formulate recommendations for continuing to build resilient communities across the state. A final report will be shared with local and state policy leaders in May. Learn more and sign up to be heard: https://ncimpact.sog.unc.edu/pandemic-recovery-focus-groups/
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Governor Cooper Tours Hertford County Early College High School, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities
"Each student holds their own dreams and aspirations of what comes next in their life and that is what makes public schools and public educators so important," said Principal Dr. Lyndsey Britt.... Read the rest
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ANN DOSS HELMS REPORTS | Elusive voucher school has a new address in Harrisburg — and students are there
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2024 Economic County Snapshots For North Carolina
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FAFSA submissions from high school seniors are down 38%
