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Bill to transform State Board of Education moving through the House
A bill that would ask voters to amend North Carolina’s constitution to make State Board of Education members elected passed a House committee today.…
Budget brings teacher pay raises, private school scholarship expansion, and more
Update 11:48 a.m, Friday July 1.: The budget has passed both chambers and is on now to the governor. In the final week before the end of the fiscal year, the Republican-led House and Senate agreed to a budget compromise that includes a 4.2% average raise for teachers for 2022-23.…
I report on faith for EdNC. Here’s why
As a young girl, I loved to ask why. My parents tell me it started as a cute habit. More often than not, something like a domino effect of “why’s” ensued after each question was answered.…
Pastors for N.C. Children urges state to support public schools, fund Leandro
Rev. Suzanne Parker Miller attended her first Moral Monday event in 2013. The Moral Mondays movement, started by Rev. Dr. William Barber in North Carolina the same year, consists of a diverse coalition of faith and community leaders fighting against poverty and inequality.…
The Innovation Project launches SparkNC, creating new pathways to expand access to high-tech careers for North Carolina students
The Innovation Project (TIP), a nonprofit collaborative working group of innovative North Carolina school district superintendents and their teams, today announces the launch of SparkNC.…
Perspective | What does college have to do with newborns? Everything, it turns out
When Christina McLean of Durham signed her daughter Lauren up for Book Babies Bright Futures, a Book Harvest program that contributes $500 into a savings account for Lauren’s college or career, she was overjoyed.…
The Editor’s Notes
We expect the House, which convenes at 9am, to vote on the budget and HB 1173 today. Alex will be updating the articles as we know more.
A local organization, Food Insight Group, is working to shape the future of school food. In this 5-10 minute anonymous survey you have the opportunity to offer your thoughts and experiences to change school food for years to come. Your insight as a parent and caregiver is invaluable in the process of improving the school food experience.
NC GreenPower announced the 20 North Carolina schools who will get solar installations. It’s always fun to see more and more schools with solar on our travels!
Lots of good jobs open for those of you looking. Bellwether. NC Early Childhood Foundation. The Hunt Institute. Park Scholarships.
Here is the link to the Mountain Philosopher’s playlist. As Superintendent McDaris wishes, I too hope you have an opportunity to breathe, reflect, and (re)dedicate over the summer.
EdDaily will be paused for summer until August 1, 2022. EdNC will cover the N.C. State Board meeting on July 6-7, N.C. State Board of Community Colleges meeting on July 14-15, and the ongoing work of PEPSC.
It has been my privilege to tell the story of how you have led our students and schools through COVID. Your leadership is as inspiring as anything I have witnessed in this life. Thank you. Mebane
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An Invisible Crisis: Early Childhood Homelessness —A Primer
