Morning Headlines: Thursday, October 22, 2015
Here are some of the stories we're following on this Thursday:
North Carolina Lawmakers Begin Studying Session Limits, Pay
Guilford County Schools
Update: Guilford County Wins "Say Yes to Education" Designation
(Updated Thursday, 11:19 a.m.)
Guilford County students will be the first in the South to benefit from the Say Yes to Education campaign.
More Problems Loom For Guilford County School's Tablet Program
Guilford County Schools is closely monitoring yet another potential problem with its new electronic learning devices. The company that makes the tablets, Amplify, is at risk of being sold.
Guilford Co. Superintendent: Drivers Ed, Minority Achievement Among Back-To-School Issues
Guilford County Schools Superintendent Mo Green updated media ahead of the start of the school year.
Guilford Schools To Make Third Attempt To Fill Vacant Board Seat
The Guilford County School Board has called a special meeting Tuesday night at High Point's Andrews High School.
Guilford County Schools Prepare For Summer Reading Camp Despite Funding Shortfall
Guilford County Schools doesn't have enough funding to adequately meet the state mandate for summer reading instruction for third graders.
Poverty Rate Rises In Guilford County Schools
A recent report says about 67 percent of students in Guilford County schools are considered low-income. That's an 8 percent increase from the last school year.
Guilford County School Official: We Can't Cut Anymore
At a press conference Wednesday, the district's chief financial officer detailed the school budget recommended to the Board of Education by superintendent Maurice "Mo" Green.
Guilford County Schools In Disrepair About To Get Some Relief
Some public schools in Guilford County will soon get money to pay for much needed maintenance and repairs.