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As the school year kicks off, 30 districts experience superintendent turnover
In 54 of our 100 counties, the school district is the largest employer, and the superintendent is the CEO. “The school superintendent is the symbolic representation of the school system,” said Scott Elliott, the former superintendent of Watauga County Schools.…
Governor Cooper kicks off tour highlighting our community colleges and strong workforce
Editor’s Note: This is a press release from the Office of the NC Governor. Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper celebrated CNBC naming North Carolina as the Top State for Business in 2023 with business and education leaders at Central Piedmont Community College, kicking off a series of statewide events that will highlight North Carolina’s strong and diverse workforce and community colleges.…
Perspective | Community college transfer: Increasing postsecondary attainment in Anson and Union counties
Nearly four years ago, we joined business, policy, and higher education leaders across the state in launching myFutureNC, a shared commitment to increase postsecondary attainment.…
The Editor’s Notes
In my article on superintendent turnover, there is a bit of news that many of you — if you haven’t heard — will find both interesting and hopeful. Jeff McDaris, our resident mountain philosopher and curator of playlists that encourage us to breathe, reflect, and dedicate, is now the director of regional impact for myFutureNC. We can’t wait to see you on the road, sir.
More fun news: Rupen’s son, Shailen, is part of an incredible team of students at Enloe High School who have created a lifesaving menstrual pad. Read more about it in The Triangle Tribune, WRAL, and WUNC. Our public school students do absolutely incredible things! Shailen, we are so proud of you.
The N.C. State Board of Education meets today and tomorrow.
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Schools Are Now the Leading Target for Cyber Gangs as Ransom Payments Encourage Attacks
Costly cybersecurity safeguards in schools often fail to rival those in place at major businesses like banks and technology companies. And schools aren’t just easy to hack, they’re also easy to exploit for profit.... Read the rest
