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Across North Carolina, the barriers — and solutions — to broadband internet access for students and families are multi-layered
As families embark upon a school year like none before, most public school districts in North Carolina are largely relying on a household’s ability to access a high-speed internet connection to provide students their constitutionally guaranteed access to a sound basic education.…
Closing the skills gap and creating reusable PPE — this new partnership is tackling both
The demand for personal protective equipment (PPE) has increased significantly during the pandemic. There are many PPE manufacturers abroad, but there are also factories in North Carolina with the capacity to create these critical products.…
Perspective | Building better teacher-leaders
Experienced educators know that collaboration is the key to success. For students and teachers alike, there is incredible, unparalleled power in peer learning.…
The Editor’s Notes
Over the course of the last few weeks, EdNC ran a series of profiles on educators and students. Our educators are more than just teachers — they are parents, caretakers, community members, and more. Spend some time with these profiles to get to know their stories and perspectives.
- Brenda Watford: School nutrition director in Thomasville City Schools
- Atoya Barrett: Nursing student at Edgecombe Community College
- Amanda Lee: President Bladen Community College
- Daché Browne: Infant/toddler teacher at Kids R Kids Learning Academy in Charlotte
- Don Tomas: President at Southwestern Community College
- MariaRosa Rangel, Director for Family and Community Engagement in the Office of Equity Affairs in Wake County Public Schools
- Lamonda Thompson and Joy VanDyke: Fifth grade teachers at Forest City-Dunbar Elementary in Rutherford County Schools
The Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will hold a virtual monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 21 at 11:30 a.m. The agenda is available online.
Need to know
Cooper, Forest to meet Monday in virtual forum on schools
The two candidates for governor will make remarks "highlighting their platforms on education funding and policy," the association said.... Read the rest
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Statement from Superintendent Johnson on Governor Cooper’s Announcement for Schools
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What Ruth Bader Ginsburg Meant to Education
