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India study abroad is transformative for high school students at Sallie B. Howard School
Just two years ago, Sallie B. Howard School of Arts & Science (SBHS), a charter school in Wilson, launched a pioneering study abroad program at India’s Pinegrove School.…
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Richmond Fed to expand survey about wraparound services
This story was originally published by Community College Daily. There are anecdotal stories about how wraparound services — from child care and transportation, to mental health and academic and career counseling — are helping to keep community college students enrolled and on a path to completion.…
The Editor’s Notes
This week is National Charter Schools Week. Thank you to all of our charter school educators and leaders!
Today’s story about Sallie B. Howard shares a study abroad program available to students in India. If you know of other study abroad programs available for middle or high school students in North Carolina, let me know at mrash at ednc.org
Building Hope is a national nonprofit organization; its IMPACT Awards recognize outstanding public charter schools.
Shout out to these NC charter schools who, according to a press release, were recently recognized:
- Sallie B. Howard School of Arts & Science in Wilson has won a S. Joseph Bruno Charter Leadership Award for best overall school model.
- Island Montessori Charter School in Wilmington has won in the Community Engagement category for maximizing the role of all of its stakeholders.
- Reaching All Minds STEM Academy in Durham has won in the Educational Innovation category for its new, fresh, and out-of-any-box programs and services for students.
- Northeast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies in Elizabeth City has won in the Student Empowerment category for excellence in giving students the tools they need to create their own futures. They were a Semi-Finalist in this award category in 2024 and in the Educational Innovation award category in 2022.
Principal of the Year will be announced on Friday! Mark your calendars for the livestream, which kicks off at 11:30 a.m.
Speaker of the House Destin Hall is hoping to have the House budget out by Memorial Day.
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