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Three rural school districts partner with Appalachian State University to prevent youth suicide
Over numerous cups of coffee in 2006, Dr. Kurt Michael and Angela Quick discussed an alarming statistic — the suicide rate in Watauga County was over 30% higher than the North Carolina average.…
Perspective | Hunt Institute webinars explore reopening schools, attainment, and more
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, The Hunt Institute is hosting numerous webinars each month to explore different topics across the birth through postsecondary continuum.…
The Editor’s Notes
Survey | United Way of North Carolina launched a statewide survey to assess how COVID-19 has impacted community members across the state. All North Carolina families are invited to complete the United Way of North Carolina COVID-19 survey at this link: http://www.covidsurveync.org/
Webinar | On August 6, join The Hunt Institute for a webinar titled “Race & Education: The Pressing Need for Culturally Responsive Curriculum in Classrooms.” Register here.
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NC Wins Federal Grant to Help Strengthen Instruction During School Disruptions
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded NC DPI a $17.6 million grant to develop innovative instructional approaches to better meet student needs during disruptions to schooling such as the current COVID-19 pandemic.... Read the rest
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Parents (and Lawyers) Say Distance Learning Failed Too Many Special Education Students. As Fall Approaches, Families Wonder If Their Children Will Lose Another School Year
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Worried Teachers Want to Know: What Happens If I Get Sick?
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Reopening public schools: A look inside one district’s decision-making process
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What Back to School Might Look Like in the Age of Covid-19
