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June 11, 2025

Superintendent Catherine Truitt

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New K-12 report looks at ‘distance to full recovery’ from learning loss

January 18, 2024 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A new “year-over-year trends” report from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) indicates that elementary school students in the state are recovering faster from pandemic learning loss than middle school students.  “Our […]

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A look back at the year in K-12 education

December 27, 2023 A.P. Dillon

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 […]

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$7.9 million federal award will enhance math in rural NC schools 

December 21, 2023 A.P. Dillon

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 […]

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2024 candidate filing concludes. Who’s retiring? Who’s running for Council of State?

December 20, 2023 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Candidate filing for the 2024 election cycle closed at noon on Friday, Dec. 15 with a number of candidates choosing not to seek reelection, retire, or opting to run for a different elected […]

Milken Award
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Teacher and principal receive national education award

December 2, 2023 A.P. Dillon

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, […]

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New superintendent of NC’s largest school district sworn in 

October 25, 2023 A.P. Dillon

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 […]

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NC Dept. of Public Instruction challenges state auditor’s ‘egregious’ truancy report

October 25, 2023 A.P. Dillon

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 […]

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Eight NC schools named 2023 National Blue Ribbon schools

October 22, 2023 A.P. Dillon

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.  […]

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State Superintendent discusses Parents’ Bill of Rights implementation, Parent Advisory Commission

October 6, 2023 A.P. Dillon

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 […]

NC Dept. of Public Instruction building
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What’s in the state budget for K-12 education? Quite a lot

October 2, 2023 A.P. Dillon

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, […]

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