The Editor’s Notes
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2-6, 2016. EdNC extends our thanks to teachers all across North Carolina. You are our everyday heroes.
The State Board of Education will meet next week, May 4-5, in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh. Here is the agenda for Wednesday. Here is the agenda for Thursday.
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