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Governor Cooper Proclaims April as STEM Education Month in North Carolina
The following is a press release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as STEM Education Month in North Carolina to highlight the positive impacts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and recognize STEM educators across the state that are preparing students for the jobs of today and tomorrow.…

Kimberly Jones of Chapel Hill named N.C.’s 2023 Teacher of the Year
Chapel Hill High School’s veteran English teacher Kimberly Jones, known among colleagues for her leadership and vision for equity, was named the 2023 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year at a ceremony in Cary on Friday.…

Perspective | Sweat the details on teacher pay
The General Assembly ought to enact big pay increases for educators in North Carolina’s public schools. In the context of soaring prices, strong revenue collections, tight labor markets, and persistent vacancies in key teaching positions, it’s the right thing to do.…
The Editor’s Notes
On Friday, the new judge in Leandro, James Ammons, issued this ruling. The court found, after considering appropriations in last year’s state budget, additional funding is required as follows: DHHS | $133,900,000; DPI | $509,701,707; and UNC System | $34,200,000. Stay tuned.
The N.C. General Assembly is back in session after spring break last week.
Coming up, we expect news on the new system president of our community colleges and the Senate will release its budget.
ICYMI, the rest of this legislative session will shape the future of public schools. Learn more here.
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UPDATE | Process continues for school systems to implement Blueprint education plans in Maryland, where most ambitious statewide school improvement plan is underway
Maryland's Blueprint has 4 priorities: early childhood, hiring and retaining high-quality and diverse teachers, preparing students for college and technical careers, and providing more resources for students in need.... Read the rest