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Interim president for community college system named
Former Nash Community College President Bill Carver was named interim president of the North Carolina Community College system by the State Board of Community Colleges on Friday.…
The impact of COVID-19 testing on back to school in one district: ‘We are all in this together as a community’
This school year, the things that will make a difference are just different. This year, things like COVID-19 testing, among lots of other things, will impact how many students our districts can serve in classrooms and schools.…
Latinx student success at North Carolina’s community colleges
This article is part of a series and ongoing reporting on Latinx communities in North Carolina. Click here to read more. Note on terminology: The article references data from the North Carolina Community College System and U.S.…
Perspective | Some kids are going back to school – are we using the right metrics to inform reopening plans?
On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper announced the preferred reopening plan for North Carolina schools. The plan spells out details to allow for in-person or virtual learning and prioritize safety measures to mitigate COVID-19 transmission among children, staffers, and teachers.…
Perspective | Education Matters: COVID-19’s impact on public school funding
Last week, our governor provided more guidance for schools and districts as they plan for the beginning of a school year like none other.…
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Halifax County Principal of the Year dies after fighting COVID-19
Teicher Patterson, principal of Enfield Middle STEAM Academy, worked in Halifax County Schools for 28 years. "He loved his community and the children he served," said Superintendent Eric Cunningham.... Read the rest
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Child care centers show COVID outbreaks in and around Mecklenburg County
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Contracts, masks and apps: Colleges set new rules for campus life
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In the Same Towns, Private Schools Are Reopening While Public Schools Are Not
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‘COVID-19 is killing enrollment.’ As school begins, child care centers struggle to stay open
