9/27/2024
New from EdNC
Hurricane Helene: Updates from the storm and ongoing closures of schools and community colleges
Piedmont Community College’s BLAST program engages elementary school students in agriculture, math, and literacy
Perspective | A parent’s ideas for community colleges supporting students with special needs
The Editor’s Notes
Good morning. I hope you are safe and staying as dry as you can. Our thoughts are especially with western North Carolina today. Gov. Roy Cooper will be giving an update on Hurricane Helene at 11 a.m. You can watch the livestream here.
In other news, the Center for Racial Equity in Education (CREED) is hiring a #TeachingInColor Community Regional Leader. The role is a part-time contract position, and comes with a $1,500 stipend and typically work 6-8 hours per month. Learn more and apply here.
And here is your weekend playlist, courtesy of Jeff McDaris.
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Over 200 Elementary Schools Selected to Participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program for 2024-25 School Year
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CMS Board to weigh adding gender, sexual orientation protections to harassment policy
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Report calls for student-centered overhaul of NC K-12 financing
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Federal Agencies Aim to Boost Research at HBCUs
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