
A community college president’s return home and her vision for the future
“Being here is personal.” That’s how Dr. Patrena Elliott describes serving as president of Halifax Community College (HCC). On Jan. 1, 2023, Elliott became the sixth and first female president of the college, assuming the role after the death of Halifax’s fifth president, Dr.…

Grants available for new and existing child care and pre-K programs in 33 counties
Grants of up to $125,000 are available from the state for licensed child care programs to cover capital or quality improvement costs, and for entities planning to open new programs.…

Awards honor outstanding N.C. students and educators in STEM
The North Caroline Science, Mathematics and Technology Education Center (SMT Center) honored students who excel in STEM competitions and programs, as well as teachers who create special environments in the classroom and beyond to cultivate STEM curiosity, at its annual celebration on April 15.…

Perspective | School meal debt has no place in North Carolina
The fact that children are accruing school meal debt in our state is disheartening. This is especially alarming because the copays for reduced-price meals are covered by the state this year.…
There have been a lot of rumors circulating over the weekend about the search for a president of the community college system. There has been no public vote, and unless and until there is, the process continues to unfold. Stay tuned.
At the noon meeting of the House K-12 Education committee, Jeni Corn will be presenting on “North Carolina’s Road to Recovery: Research to Inform Comprehensive K–12Planning, Strategic Investments, and Charting a Path Forward.”
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