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Union County Public Schools (UCPS) has prioritized literacy education, implementing evidence-based strategies and data-driven instruction to empower learners and educators. With a strong emphasis on the Science of Reading, UCPS has shown growth in student literacy proficiency across multiple kindergarten through fifth-grade levels.…
Perspective | Big STEM objectives for a big state
A new proposed North Carolina STEM Plan makes three major contributions to rethinking the conceptual framework of the state’s schools. And it does so by not being narrowly focused on STEM.…
The Editor’s Notes
Big news in the world of local news yesterday. Our funders breathe life into our work. We are thankful for the national conversation happening about news and research on the issues surfaced by the news. Read more here.
We anticipate that next week will be a big week.
The new Charter School Review Board will meet for the first time. Here is the agenda for Monday. Here is the agenda for Tuesday.
Word is we will have a budget.
And it is the first planning session for the community college system under Jeff Cox’s leadership.
The US Senate Youth Program is open for applications. Two NC winners will each attend the Washington Week Program March 2-9, 2024 and receive a $10,000 undergraduate college scholarship. Spread the word please.
Here is your playlist for the weekend from Jeff McDaris.
Need to know
ICYMI | North Carolina Leadership Forum 2019 Report | Conversations on School Choice
Several of you have asked me for this report recently. Under the leadership of Leslie Winner and John Hood, NCLF creates a space for constructive engagement on issues facing our state. ... Read the rest
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2023-2024 Best U.S. High Schools | The Early College at Guilford is #1 Nationally
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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Highlights Efforts to Support K-12 Education as Students go Back-to-School
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US Senate Youth Program -- Applications open
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Navigating the tradeoffs of police in schools
