4/25/2023
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GREASE is the word in this rural community theater
One of the most infamous girl groups from the last 50 years slide on their signature jackets, basking in the glory of the first costume fitting. There is laughter and excitement as these Sampson County students who have been reciting...
Children’s mental health earns “F” grade on NC Child report card
NC Child released their 2023 child health report card on April 4, which grades North Carolina on 15 indicators of child health in the state. This year the report card’s focus issue was children’s mental health. North Carolina scored an...
Perspective | A no-cost, common sense solution to address the teacher shortage
For North Carolina parents seeking innovative education models, one option is public Montessori. Montessori is a hands-on, individualized approach that fosters a student’s love of learning while developing academic and executive function skills. National research has demonstrated the long-term benefits...
The Editor’s Notes
May 4 is looming as the crossover deadline for advocates working to slow down or make changes to policy proposals to bills being considered by the legislature.
The NC Tribune is reporting this morning that “the N.C. Association of County Commissioners says its members don’t want authority to allot capital funding to charter schools.”
Our understanding is that HB 219 has been pulled from the agenda today of the K-12 Education Committee. Stay tuned.
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North Carolina community college head aims to fight poverty
Gov. Cooper and other speakers emphasized the need for K-12 schools and community colleges to work closely to train future workers. Read the rest
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Craven Community College helping manufacturers find the right job fit
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Education bills prioritize teacher shortages, Blueprint funding
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There Were 1,269 Efforts to Ban Books in 2022. These Were the Most Targeted.
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