Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools awarded $5,000 to buy period products for students
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issues grants every year to help districts pay for supplies like tampons and pads.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Stark contrast between NC superintendent candidates in experience, attitudes toward public schools
Democrat Mo Green is a former superintendent who seeks to "celebrate the good" in public education, a field he's worked in for over a decade. Republican candidate Michele Morrow is a homeschooler who believes public schools, as they’re currently run, are "dangerous" for kids.
Work to change North Carolina's school performance grade model is paused
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has been exploring ways to change how school performance grades are calculated in the state for over two years. But with pending legislation and an upcoming change in leadership, the work to redesign the system is currently on pause.
Guilford County Schools had highest ever graduation rate last year
The graduation rate for Guilford County Schools last year surpassed the state average by roughly 5%. It was also higher than other large school districts like Wake and Charlotte-Mecklenburg.
More than half of WS/FC schools met or exceeded growth last year
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction released school performance grades this week. Nine Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools moved up a letter grade including Cook Literacy Model School, which used to be classified as one of the lowest-performing schools in the state.
One in four North Carolina teachers leave the profession in their first year
North Carolina teacher attrition rates were up about 4% last year compared to the year before. Officials say the data indicates a need for stronger beginning teacher support.
New toolkit will help NC school districts prepare for the end of COVID-19 relief funds
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction plans to help local school districts make tough spending decisions as federal COVID-19 relief funds expire this year.
Literacy skills improving among North Carolina elementary school students
North Carolina’s elementary schoolers are improving their reading skills according to new data presented to the state board of education.
State unveils 'Action Plan' to address youth mental health crisis
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services teamed up with the state Department of Public Instruction to compose an Action Plan to address what is described as an “urgent” youth mental health and behavioral health crisis.
The plan, released on Tuesday, cites a needed investment in the state’s school systems.
North Carolina teacher attrition rates show improvement compared to last year
According to a statewide report, fewer North Carolina public school teachers left the profession last year compared to the year before. But beginning teachers left at higher rates than those with more experience.