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A new legislative session is beginning. Here’s what is on the table
Contents Opportunity Scholarship expansion Teacher pay Principal pay and licensure School performance grades Charter schools Graduation requirements and curriculum ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights’ and DEI What else is on the table?…
Ahead of child care financial crisis in June, advocates call for relief from legislature
As federal funds stabilizing child care run out at the end of June, child care advocates are asking state legislators for a one-time $300 million allocation to avoid closures and price increases for parents. …
Perspective | Building relationships through Bring Your Legislator to School Day
The following is Mary Ann Wolf’s “Final Word” from the April 20, 2024 episode about the second annual Bring Your Legislator to School Day.…
Perspective | What would $300 million mean for public school teachers and students?
The Office of State Budget Management recently announced that North Carolina likely will have more than a $1 billion surplus over the initial revenue expected for the second year of the biennium budget (2024-25).…
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SPECIAL REPORT | RELATIONSHIPS MATTER: BUILDING STRONG STUDENT-SCHOOL CONNECTIONS
As schools contend with higher chronic absenteeism and more student misbehavior, a surprisingly straightforward intervention could help: ensuring students feel connected.<br /> ... Read the rest
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PUBLIC COMMENTS TO BOARD OF GOVERNORS REGARDING DEI
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North Carolina legislature reconvenes to address budget, vouchers as big elections approach
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NC public schools face mounting financial pressures. Meet the CFOs who guide the ship.
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McDowell County Schools approve study on future of student population
