RALEIGH — Student achievement, education funding, universal school choice and parental rights were all major topics for North Carolina K-12 education during 2023. Student Achievement North Carolina reading scores for students in K-3 released in […]
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has secured a $7.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to enhance math education in rural schools through the Education Innovation and Research […]
By A.P. Dillon RALEIGH — Pitt County and Durham County educators experienced a delightful surprise when they were awarded the prestigious Milken Educator Award during what initially appeared to be routine school assemblies. Ainsley VanBuskirk, […]
RALEIGH — The new superintendent of North Carolina’s largest school district was sworn in last month. In a ceremony before the Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) board, 56-year-old Dr. Robert P. Taylor took the oath […]
RALEIGH — The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is refuting the state auditor’s report on school truancy that occurred during the pandemic, calling the report error-filled and “egregious.” “Given the unprecedented nature and magnitude […]
RALEIGH — The U.S. Department of Education has released its list of 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools with eight North Carolina public schools receiving the award. Last year, five schools in North Carolina received the award. […]
RALEIGH — In a recent interview with North State Journal, State Superintendent Catherine Truitt discussed updates on her Parent Advisory Commission, her position on the implementation of the Parents’ Bill of Rights and confirmed her […]
RALEIGH — Late on Sept. 19, Senate Leader Phil Berger (R-Eden) and House Speaker Tim Moore (R-Kings Mountain) held an impromptu press conference to announce a budget deal had been reached and three days later, […]
RALEIGH — The N.C. House of Representatives voted 106-1 on Sept. 21 to approve a bill raising criminal penalties for teachers who sexually assault students. The day prior, the Senate unanimously passed House Bill 142 […]
RALEIGH — In an apparent end-run around the authority of the new Charter Schools Review Board, a new proposed policy approved by the N.C. State Board of Education (SBE) may have the effect of tying […]
© 2022 — North State Media LLC