8/13/2020
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‘There is no framework’ — Becoming a new president during a pandemic
Jack Bagwell became president of College of the Albemarle (COA) in December 2019 after serving for more than 20 years in the South Carolina community college system. Within four months, he was in uncharted territory. “It’s been surreal,” Bagwell said,...
Gov. Cooper directs $95.6 million to support students impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
The following is a press release from the office of Gov. Roy Cooper Today, Governor Roy Cooper directed $95.6 million in new funding to help support K-12 and postsecondary students most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who can benefit from...
‘Resilient schools create our resilient communities’ — How one ESL teacher is responding to trauma among refugee students
Our world, in its long history of conflict and persecution, has never had more refugees than it has now. By the end of 2018, nearly 30 million refugees had been forced from their homes according to the United Nations. And...
Perspective | Tar Heel Teachers at Home: Maureen Stover, 2020 NC Teacher of the Year
Tar Heel Teachers at Home is a weekly videocast focused on engaging North Carolinians in conversations about education. Each week, a panel of educators interview a guest(s). In this videocast, the Tar Heel Teachers conduct an in-depth interview with Maureen...
The Editor’s Notes
The State Board of Education will meet remotely on Friday, Aug. 14, at 11:30 a.m. to consider charter school items.
The meeting agenda will be available online by close of business today, Aug. 12, and will include a link to audio access for the meeting.
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Split decision: NC school districts evenly divided on in-person vs. remote start to year
Most NC students, teachers will start year remote-only, with all large districts avoiding in-person classes. Read more about the nuances of how students, teachers will go back to school across North Carolina.<br /> Read the rest
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Back-to-school tips for this unusual school year from the former NC Teacher of the Year Mariah Morris
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Rural schools wrestle with infrastructure challenges during reopening
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