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COVID-19 and the first day of school: ‘We do this because we have a heart for children’
Today is the first day of the school year for our students, our teachers, our principals, our superintendents, and countless others who play vital roles in the public education system across North Carolina.…
Resource | Mapping COVID-19’s impact by school district
As schools reopen for fall classes, much about this school year looks different for students and educators. Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, school districts and parents have had to make difficult decisions regarding where and how students will engage in their coursework this year.…
Business leaders join academics in a call for improvement in reading proficiency
By the time a child reaches fifth grade, 85% of his or her curriculum will be taught through reading. But less than half of North Carolina’s fourth-graders read at a proficient level.…
Parents share their tips for virtual learning
On August 17, many students across North Carolina will return to school online, while others will go back to the physical classroom intermittently. Back…
Perspective | The future of school, as told by students
In a matter of days, schooling as we knew it was flipped upside down with COVID-19’s arrival to North Carolina. Students, teachers, administrators, parents, and other school staff were forced to reimagine their entire approach to education.…
The Editor’s Notes
Mariah Morris, NC’s former teacher of the year, posted this on Twitter yesterday. We echo her call.
“If you do nothing else today, please THANK a teacher. I see you, teachers! I see you lesson planning, navigating remote and blended learning, and getting organized. THANK YOU, THANK YOU. You are the heartbeat of #nced, and NC is so lucky to have you.”
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ANN DOSS HELMS REPORTS | CMS Superintendent's Anti-Racism Video Sparks Acclaim And Outrage
"We are at the fork in the road," he said. "We are choosing to actively fight against racism."... Read the rest
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NC says no to expanding virtual charter schools as COVID-19 increases demand
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Durham Public Schools will provide 'learning centers' for K-5 students who need supervision in remote learning
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Union County teachers rally for safe return to school
