NC College Connect expands direct admission to every graduating public school senior
More than 105,000 North Carolina public school seniors will receive at least one direct college admission offer under an expansion of NC College Connect.
Education
Electrical workforce initiative launches 12 summer academies in North Carolina
Twelve summer electrical academies are launching in North Carolina as part of an initiative that plans to train 25,000 North Carolinians for energy and infrastructure jobs over 10 years.
Governor’s School Supply Drive to collect classroom donations June 29-July 31
North Carolina’s Governor’s School Supply Drive will collect classroom materials June 29 through July 31 at all 275 SECU branches.
North Carolina launches summer electrical academies at 12 community colleges
North Carolina is launching 12 summer electrical academies at community colleges to train 220 students for electrical careers through coursework, credentials and pre-apprenticeships.
Bill would allow extra remote instruction days during prolonged emergencies
RALEIGH — North Carolina public schools could receive additional flexibility to use remote instruction when emergencies last beyond existing limits under a bill scheduled for review Tuesday in a House education committee.
Jackson joins lawsuit challenging federal student loan rule for health care degrees
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has joined a multistate lawsuit challenging a U.S. Department of Education rule that his office says would restrict federal loan access for students pursuing advanced health care degrees.
Senate Passes Critical Funding for Children of Wartime Veterans Scholarship
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, the N.C. Senate gave final approval to House Bill 696, which allocates critical funding for the Children of Wartime Veterans Scholarship. This new infusion of funds follows years of departmental mismanagement that led to shortfalls in funding, putting hundreds of students at risk of not receiving their scholarships.
Matt Lococo: Why Leandro matters to everyone…
This past week, the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that the Leandro case was unconstitutional in forcing the General Assembly to fully fund education equally in the state of North Carolina. As an educator and as a Republican, I have been living in a sense of division for several years. This action by the conservative majority has single-handedly dealt the largest blow to education in our great state in decades.
Proposal to Provide Additional School Calendar Flexibility Clears NC Senate
Raleigh, N.C. – Today, the N.C. Senate approved a bill to provide local school districts additional flexibility to set their academic calendars and implement penalties to hold school district officials accountable if they break the law.
NC Senate Approves Legislation Eliminating ‘DEI’ from UNC System Schools, Community Colleges
Raleigh, N.C. — Today, the North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 558, “Eliminating ‘DEI’ in Public Higher Education,” to prohibit UNC System schools and community colleges from promoting discriminatory policies and practices.
Governor Josh Stein Highlights Need for Cold Case Unit During Sexual Assault Awareness Month
(RALEIGH) Today, Governor Josh Stein, Attorney General Jeff Jackson, and North Carolina Department of Administration Secretary Gabe Esparza joined law enforcement, local officials, and survivors at the Guilford County Family Justice Center in Greensboro to highlight April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month and to bring attention to ongoing efforts to solve cold sexual assault cases.
Lieutenant Governor Hunt Leads First Meeting of Child Care Task Force
RALEIGH: Today, Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt led the first meeting of the Governor’s Task Force on Child Care and Early Education. The task force is working to find solutions to the child care crisis by identifying strengths and gaps in the current system, strengthening public and private investment in child care infrastructure, and working to recruit and retain a strong child care workforce.