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State superintendent candidates debate for the first time
Republican Michele Morrow and Democrat Mo Green, candidates for state superintendent of public instruction, met virtually Thursday for their first debate.…
From dual immersion to health sciences, Pitt County Schools gives families many options
“What can we do better? How can we improve? What are we doing well?” These are the questions that Dr. Steve Lassiter, the interim superintendent of Pitt County Schools, is asking himself and the community as the school year begins.…
Purple Star Award applications due Feb. 1
Purple Star Award applications are now live for school districts interested in the military-connected designation. From now until Feb. 1, 2025, schools and school districts can apply to be a Purple Star Award designee.…
The Editor’s Notes
Between the budget and back to back debates, this week has been a powerful reminder for me to shout out and lift up and praise the amazing students, families, and educators that choose public schools. Thank you today and everyday.
This morning, Green and Morrow will participate in a discussion at the LatinxEd Summit in Winston-Salem. The debate will be moderated by 2022 N.C. Beginning Teacher of the Year Xavier Adams.
NC PTA and Public Schools First NC are hosting a candidate discussion on Saturday at 10 a.m., moderated by Jeff Tiberii. Here is more information on how to register to watch online.
Spectrum News 1 and the N.C. Institute of Political Leadership are hosting a televised debate with the candidates on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.
Next month, Moore County Schools is hosting a debate at Pinecrest High School between the candidates as well. The event will take place on Oct. 14 and is expected to be televised by WRAL.
I will be traveling the rest of the month. Hannah Vinueza McClellan will be writing EdDaily. Follow me on Facebook to share in the journey.
Here is your playlist for the weekend courtesy of Jeff McDaris.
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