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Francella Ochillo of Next Century Cities discusses the role of community officials in expanding high-speed, reliable internet The COVID-19 pandemic has increased attention on the crucial role that high-speed internet access plays in American life. In a time of social distancing, people…Read More »
SPINDALE (Jan. 20, 2021) – Todd Ledford, the Tutoring Center Coordinator for Isothermal Community College, has been awarded the 2020 HawkesGiving Award from Hawkes Learning Systems. This award was given to ten members of the educational community who went above and beyond…Read More »
By Kris Nordstrom, NC POLICY WATCH January 14, 2021 Two new reports from researchers at the Education Law Center document the extent to which North Carolina’s legislative leaders have shifted state resources out of our schools, and into the pockets of their wealthy…Read More »
By Greg Childress NC POLICY WATCH Some schools seeking charter renewals might benefit from the suspension of state testing that followed the 2019-20 academic year. The tests were called off after the COVID-19 pandemic forced schools to close for in-person instruction. That means…Read More »
By Greg Childress, NC POLICY WATCH State education officials will help place students in other schools for 2021-22 academic year A tardy audit submission in late December couldn’t save Essie Mae Kiser Foxx Charter School. The State Board of Education on Thursday unanimously voted to revoke the Rowan County school’s…Read More »
State provides free rapid tests for in-person instruction at 17 school districts and 11 charter schools. by Jennifer Bringle January 4, 2021 A staff member greets students at Lincoln Charter School as they returned to campus in October 2020. The school is one of…Read More »
Rutherford County Schools (RCS) is conducting this survey to gather input about the 2021-2022 school calendar. Due to state calendar law changes, the 2021-2022 Balanced Calendar adopted by the Rutherford County Board of Education in March, 2020, must be revised to comply…Read More »
By Ariana Figueroa NC POLICY WATCH WASHINGTON—President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday formally introduced his nominee for secretary of Education—Miguel Cardona, a veteran of public schools and the third Latino selected for the Cabinet. “We knew we needed an education secretary who truly…Read More »
By Daniel C. Vock – NC POLICY WATCH U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos leaves next month — and leaves a legacy that favored private and charter schools. WASHINGTON— During her four years in office, U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos failed…Read More »
By Joe Killian NC POLICY WATCH Dr. Philip G. Rogers was officially chosen as the 12th chancellor of East Carolina University Thursday. The UNC Board of Governors unanimously elected Rogers, who is now senior vice president for learning and engagement at the…Read More »