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North Carolina forecasts one-time $987 million budget surplus
Editor’s note: This story was updated on May 13 at 11 a.m. to include the state’s most revised revenue forecast. The state’s Consensus Forecasting Group (CFG) updated its general fund revenue consensus on May 10, estimating a smaller surplus from its April projection.…
Behind the scenes of a Sampson County theater production
On stage at Hobbton High School, Timon and Pumbaa are meeting a young Simba and gearing up to teach him about their life’s motto, or as they would put it, their “problem free philosophy.”…
This school district is helping high schoolers who aspire to be teachers start now
Dozens of Henderson County Public Schools (HCPS) students attended the first Future Educators of Henderson Summit hosted by Blue Ridge Community College.…
Perspective | Autism acceptance: Because awareness is not enough
My son loves learning, especially about science and engineering, and as a parent, I want to provide him with opportunities to engage in spaces where his learning can take flight, but taking a family outing to the local science center is a highly challenging experience.…
NC STEM Center e-Update: NCTOYPOY, STEMwork, Broadband and Summer Scholarships
Twice a month the NC STEM Center provides an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and their latest edition is now available.…
The Editor’s Notes
On Tuesday, April 16th, SparkNC won first prize for impact at the 2024 Education Innovation Showcase at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, CA! Watch the video! Learn more about SparkNC here.
And if you don’t know them, meet Leah Carper and Ryan Mitchell, real life educator superheroes.
Today, Leah — the 2022 TOY — writes about autism since this is Autism Awareness Month, lifting up the story of her son. She says, “It’s time to shift the narrative from ‘awareness’ to ‘acceptance’ because the real work lies not in simply acknowledging autism’s existence, but in cultivating a society that embraces neurodiversity and responds with kindness and patience.” EdNC is writing a series of stories about the superpowers of EC students. Email me if you have a story to share at mrash at ednc.org.
And Ryan — 2022 regional TOY — is featured in a story that busts the perception that students don’t want to be teachers. Read about the summit he planned to build a student pipeline of teachers, and replicate it in your district!
Thankful everyday for the leadership of all of our educators.
The short session of the legislature starts next week on Wednesday, April 24.
Here is Jeff McDaris’s updated playlist for the weekend. Enjoy.
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Where’s Cooper? Check out our updated map of the Governor's travels
EdNC has just been to two of the 44 visits, but we are tracking where Cooper is going. Legislators were also in schools this week. We believe in the power of the "go and see." Invite leaders to visit your schools!... Read the rest
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U.S. Department of Education Releases Final Title IX Regulations, Providing Vital Protections Against Sex Discrimination
