North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 29, 2020 - 17:01 GMT

State Board Chairman Eric C. Davis Supports Governor's Decision for Returning PreK – 5 Students to School Buildings Under Plan A

During a press conference today, Gov. Roy Cooper announced lifting restrictions and allowing districts and charters to return PreK – 5 students to school buildings operating under Plan A beginning Oct. 5. In June, schools were directed to develop a plan to …

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Published on October 27, 2020 - 20:04 GMT

State Superintendent Mark Johnson Announces $55 Million in School Construction Grants to Four Districts

North Carolina Superintendent Mark Johnson has announced that $55 million in grant funds from the Needs-Based Public School Capital Fund will be awarded this year to school districts in Edenton-Chowan, Hoke, Robeson, and Wayne counties. The grant awards …

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Published on October 27, 2020 - 17:47 GMT

Digital Teaching and Learning Grants Win Approval

Digital teaching and learning in North Carolina is getting a boost from $1.2 million in grants this year to 12 school districts and charter schools to fund innovative improvement initiatives. The State Board of Education earlier this month approved the 12 …

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Published on October 7, 2020 - 18:59 GMT

DPI Forms New Partnership with Regional School District in France

Teachers in North Carolina and France are already benefiting from a new partnership between the N.C. Department of Public Instruction and a French regional school district that aims to foster educational activities to support teaching and learning of the …

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Published on October 7, 2020 - 18:30 GMT

DPI Forms New Partnership with Regional School District in France

Teachers in North Carolina and France are already benefiting from a new partnership between the N.C. Department of Public Instruction and a French regional school district that aims to foster educational activities to support teaching and learning of the …

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Published on September 24, 2020 - 19:38 GMT

Three NC Schools Earn Blue Ribbon Recognition from the U.S. Department of Education

Three North Carolina public schools today were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020 by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. The three schools are among 367 schools nationwide recognized this year for their overall academic performance or …

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Published on September 24, 2020 - 19:13 GMT

Three NC Schools Earn Blue Ribbon Recognition from the U.S. Department of Education

Three North Carolina public schools today were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020 by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. The three schools are among 367 schools nationwide recognized this year for their overall academic performance or …

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Published on September 17, 2020 - 23:01 GMT

Statement from Superintendent Johnson on Governor Cooper’s Announcement for Schools

"It’s great news today that we are a step closer to providing the option of in-person learning to families who want their children to return to school. While the Governor, the State Board of Education, and I have our differences, I join with them …

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Published on September 17, 2020 - 20:42 GMT

Statement from Superintendent Johnson on Governor Cooper’s Announcement for Schools

"It’s great news today that we are a step closer to providing the option of in-person learning to families who want their children to return to school. While the Governor, the State Board of Education, and I have our differences, I join with them …

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Published on September 9, 2020 - 22:26 GMT

North Carolina’s Class of 2020 Sees Slight Decline on SAT Performance

Reflecting a similar trend nationally, the performance of North Carolina’s high school class of 2020 on the SAT college entrance exam slipped from that of the previous year’s graduates, according to results released today by The College Board. North …

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Published on September 9, 2020 - 22:06 GMT

North Carolina’s Class of 2020 Sees Slight Decline on SAT Performance

Reflecting a similar trend nationally, the performance of North Carolina’s high school class of 2020 on the SAT college entrance exam slipped from that of the previous year’s graduates, according to results released today by The College Board. North …

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Published on September 2, 2020 - 20:00 GMT

NC Graduation Rate Continues to Climb; Gaps Narrow

North Carolina’s four-year cohort high school graduation rate increased to 87.6 percent with the class of 2020, up from 86.5 percent for the 2019 graduating class. Since 2006, when North Carolina first reported a cohort graduation rate – then 68.3 percent …

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Published on September 2, 2020 - 19:38 GMT

NC Graduation Rate Continues to Climb; Gaps Narrow

North Carolina’s four-year cohort high school graduation rate increased to 87.6 percent with the class of 2020, up from 86.5 percent for the 2019 graduating class. Since 2006, when North Carolina first reported a cohort graduation rate – then 68.3 percent …

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Published on August 28, 2020 - 19:56 GMT

Newton-Conover Elementary School Leader Named Wells Fargo Principal of the Year

Kisha Clemons, principal of Shuford Elementary School in the Newton-Conover City School district, was named the 2020 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year at an awards luncheon today in Cary. Clemons brought a strong focus on personalized …

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Published on August 28, 2020 - 19:35 GMT

Newton-Conover Elementary School Leader Named Wells Fargo Principal of the Year

Kisha Clemons, principal of Shuford Elementary School in the Newton-Conover City School district, was named the 2020 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year at an awards luncheon today in Cary. Clemons brought a strong focus on personalized …

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Published on August 18, 2020 - 22:38 GMT

North Carolina Awards Grants to 34 High-Quality Charter Schools to Increase Access for Educationally Disadvantaged Students

Nearly three dozen charter schools across North Carolina have been awarded five-year grants ranging from $300,000 to $900,000 by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction to attract and enroll more educationally disadvantaged students. The State Board of …

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Published on August 18, 2020 - 22:17 GMT

North Carolina Awards Grants to 34 High-Quality Charter Schools to Increase Access for Educationally Disadvantaged Students

Nearly three dozen charter schools across North Carolina have been awarded five-year grants ranging from $300,000 to $900,000 by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction to attract and enroll more educationally disadvantaged students. The State Board of …

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Published on July 31, 2020 - 19:35 GMT

Volkswagen Settlement Helps NC Efforts to Modernize School Bus Fleet

More than 50 school districts across North Carolina will be replacing older school buses with new, more environmentally friendly models under the state’s initial share of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s settlement with Volkswagen for unlawfully …

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Published on July 31, 2020 - 19:12 GMT

Volkswagen Settlement Helps NC Efforts to Modernize School Bus Fleet

More than 50 school districts across North Carolina will be replacing older school buses with new, more environmentally friendly models under the state’s initial share of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s settlement with Volkswagen for unlawfully …

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Published on July 30, 2020 - 13:59 GMT

NC Wins Federal Grant to Help Strengthen Instruction During School Disruptions

The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the N.C. Department of Public Instruction a $17.6 million grant to develop innovative instructional approaches to better meet student needs during disruptions to schooling such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. …

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