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With social distancing and protective gear in place, some community college students return to campus
Almost two months after community colleges moved the vast majority of their classes online, some community college students were allowed back on campus last week.…
State looking to change policy for students with specific learning disabilities
The policy for identifying and evaluating students for special services through the state’s special education program may change when the State Board of Education meets on June 5.…
Perspective | Seniors reflect on a lost year
In 2017, I wrote an article entitled, “Spend prom on the Great Wall, check.” The focus of the story was four high school seniors who participated in the Beijing Science Creation Competition and missed their respective school’s prom.…
Perspective | Reflecting on a decade of investments: How competency-based education can help North Carolina achieve educational equity
This is the fourth piece in a five-part series of perspectives from RTI International on competency-based education amid COVID-19. Follow along with the rest of the series here.…
Perspective | Lathan receives UNC Award for Excellence in Teaching
Nearly 20 years ago, Jamie Lathan, dean of NCSSM’s Distance Education and Extended Programs, joined the school’s humanities department as a freshly minted history teacher hoping to make a difference in how students understand history and their place within it.…
The Editor’s Notes
Yesterday, the NC Community College System and NC Department of Public Instruction issued this joint statement of support for our public school students:
In the uncertain times created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the NC Community College System and the NC Department of Public Instruction are working collaboratively to ensure that North Carolina students continue to have high-quality educational opportunities. North Carolina’s community colleges are open-door institutions, committed to serving all students in pursuit of higher education and workforce preparation beyond high school.
“Many of our graduates had concerns that this crisis could disrupt their next steps,” said Mark Johnson, state superintendent. “I am proud of our work with the community college system to help students move forward with their education. Community colleges’ open-door admission policies ensure that any student will be eligible, regardless of test scores and grade point averages. Graduates should not let this pandemic disrupt their next steps.”
“Despite the upheaval of the past few months, we want students to know that we will do everything possible to serve them and ensure that their future educational path is a smooth one,” said Peter Hans, president of the NC Community College System. “Community colleges are beefing up advising and career services to help students as they navigate their way forward.”
Although the health crisis has raised many questions regarding college admissions, the NC Community College System and the NC Department of Public Instruction want to reassure students that the disruption that occurred in the spring of 2020 won’t delay or negatively impact their path toward further education and career opportunities. While we continue to adapt instruction to meet the current challenges, our priority is to support North Carolina’s students as they continue their education.
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The most recent guidance from the CDC: See page 45 for schools!
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Judge said NC schools need more money. But Berger says COVID-19 may limit that.
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‘This Has Really Been a Blessing’: For Many Special Needs Students, Learning From Home During Pandemic Has Sparked Surprising Breakthroughs
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The Broadband Gap—Who’s Not Online in America Today
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Teacher to Chief: Pathways to Education Leadership
