NC data shows students are making gains on SAT and AP exams. Click here for more.
Gains for NC on SAT & AP Exams
September 29, 2016
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53 Applicants for Superintendent of New ASD
September 28, 2016
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The State Board has received 53 applicants for the Superintendent of the new Achievement School District. Click here
Good News in 2015-16 School Accountability Data
September 6, 2016
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Public school accountability data for 2015-16 released by the State Board last week showed NC’s schools and students continuing to make gains. The news was encouraging on several fronts for all NC citizens. Read more here.
Improving Public Education-Is This the Secret?
August 16, 2016
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To build a successful educational system, many believe it is time to expand the current system for every child beyond K-12. This story (click here) has more details.
VP Pick Pence’s Controversial Record on Education
July 20, 2016
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Donald Trump’s VP pick Mike Pence has been one of the most vocal leaders of the school choice movement, but his record has been mixed. Click here to read more.
Gov. McCrory Signs 2016-17 Budget
July 19, 2016
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Governor McCrory has signed the 2016-17 budget into law. Click here to read more.
Sch Leasing Bill Sparks Warnings from St Treasurer
June 20, 2016
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Construction industry executives are pushing for a law that would allow cash-strapped counties to redirect state money used for personnel to help pay for long-term leases on new buildings. The state treasurer’s office warns the proposal would benefit a developer while putting at least one county at financial risk. Click here for full story.
Concern Ab Year-Round Senate Budget Provision
June 14, 2016
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WRAL reports on parent and concern citizens worries about the year-round school restriction in the Senate budget. Click here for full story.
New Report: NC Teacher Pay ranks 41st – Up One Spot
May 13, 2016
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Teacher pay has been a hot topic in North Carolina this election year. Despite recent increases, new rankings have NC’s average teacher pay remaining stagnant. View full story here.
DPI Says Where Transgender Students Use Bathroom is Local Sc Bd Decision
May 10, 2016
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State Education officials say that the issue of where transgender students use the bathroom in public school districts is up to each local district. View full story here.