The N.C. House and Senate have come to terms on legislation to reopen schools for in-person instruction. But Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has indicated he will veto it, even though he says he wants students back in school.
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Lawmakers look to implement summer school for at-risk students
As state lawmakers try to sort out when students can go back to school full time, members of the House are sponsoring a bill that would offer a voluntary summer school program for North Carolina students.
Cooper threatens veto of school-reopening bill, calls for more funding
Gov. Roy Cooper’s call for more money for schools while also indicating he would veto a bill that could send students back to school has many in the state scratching their heads.
Gov. Cooper outlines timeline on group 3 COVID-19 vaccine prioritization
Today Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. outlined a timeline for Group 3 frontline workers becoming eligible to receive the Covid-19 vaccine, beginning with anyone working in child care or in PreK – 12 schools on February 24.
John Hood: Left Is damaging public education
“One of the most unhappy series of events in the state’s history began in 1835,” stated a textbook used in elementary schools across North Carolina. “As more and more white people came into their territory the Cherokee Indians had been driven further into the hills, but white settlers looked with greed on all their territory.”
NC public school teachers encouraged to apply for educator discovery awards
North Carolina public school teachers are encouraged to apply for awards to get additional training and experience. Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Business Committee for Education are pleased to announce that educators can apply for the Governor’s Educator Discovery Award which provides a stipend of up to $1,000 for public school teachers to pursue professional development.
Governor Cooper, state education leaders say it's time for in-person instruction in K-12 schools statewide
Top state education leaders joined Governor Roy Cooper today to call on K-12 school districts across the state to allow in-person instruction for all students.
A N.C. State Board of Education meeting Wednesday, Jan. 27, became a flashpoint in the national debate over racism and American identity. Some Republicans complained proposed social studies standards were full of negativity, identity politics, and social agendas. Democrats argued that systemic racism exists, saying children should learn multiple perspectives on their country’s history.
School choice could see gains in new legislature
As North Carolina prepares to celebrate National School Choice Week Jan. 24-30, the cause of educational freedom could see even more advancement during the North Carolina General Assembly’s 2021-2022 session.
North Carolinians try for $970 million Mega Millions jackpot, raising money for education, too
As the Mega Millions jackpot, and the excitement around it, continues to grow, the amount of money raised for education grows too.
North Carolina School Choice Week to Feature Winning Student Artists
Three creative K-12 students across North Carolina will be showered with special prizes and social media attention during National School Choice Week 2021.
Former Panthers star becomes advocate for re-opening N.C. schools
Greg Olsen, who spent nine seasons with the Panthers at tight end, sent a series of tweets this week urging Gov. Roy Cooper and other state political leaders to allow students back in the classroom.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, our schools have gone in a variety of directions. Some public-school districts that shut down last spring have never reopened for in-person learning to any significant degree. Others have welcomed at least their younger students back to school, as have most charter and private schools.
Parents find learning pods help students struggling with online learning
“Learning pods have introduced the concept and necessity of school choice,” Terry Stoops, director of the Center for Effective Education at the John Locke Foundation, said. “The system is not well-suited to meet the needs of individual children. These parents have found a way to do that, and I don’t think they’ll want to give that up easily.”
K-12 teachers asked significantly more questions during in-person vs remote instruction this fall
Dec. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- During the Fall 2020 Semester, K-12 Teachers asked their students 60% more questions during In-Person instruction compared to Remote instruction. It's a stark reminder of the challenges that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to students and educators. As K-12 schools implement reopening plans for 2021, decision-makers require empirical data to fully consider the impacts on instruction.
NCDHHS selects 17 school districts, 11 Charter Schools across the State to participate in COVID-19 testing pilot program
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has selected 17 school districts and 11 charter schools to participate in a pilot program to deploy COVID-19 rapid testing in K-12 public schools where any in-person instruction is happening.
Mega Millions ticket sold in Cabarrus County wins $1 million prize
RALEIGH – Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing produced a $1 million prize for someone who bought a ticket at a convenience store in Cabarrus County.
The lucky winner bought the ticket at the Carolina Fast Mart on N.C. 49 North in Concord. The win became the third time in three weeks, and the second Tuesday in a row, that a ticket in North Carolina won a $1 million prize in the game.
Stith named new leader of state community college system
The N.C. Community College System elected Thomas Stith III to lead it through the coronavirus pandemic and steep enrollment losses.
Governor Cooper encourages High Schoolers to participate in CyberStart America
Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging high school students in North Carolina to explore careers in cybersecurity by participating in CyberStart America, an online cybersecurity talent search and competition sponsored by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation and SANS Institute.
Mega Millions ticket sold in Iredell County wins $1 million prize
Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing produced a $1 million prize for someone who bought a ticket at a convenience store in Iredell County. The lucky winner bought the ticket at Fast Phil’s on Brawley School Road in Mooresville. The win was the second time in two weeks that a ticket in North Carolina won a $1 million prize in the game.