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Each November, educators, businesses and communities across NC join the nation in celebrating Career Development Month, an initiative led by the National Career Development Association (NCDA) to highlight the importance of career awareness, exploration and readiness.
Monthly videos highlight programs and people in Buncombe County Schools
A Q&A with Ian House, student advisor to the State Board of Education
Reflections from the Strategic Plan Tour
October is National Farm-to-School Month and includes National School Lunch Week
College Application Week – Oct. 20-26 in North Carolina – is a chance for high school seniors to apply to dozens of colleges without having to pay an application fee. But this year, the deal is even sweeter.
In September and October, State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green and other leaders are hosting launch events in each region of the state for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education’s joint strategic plan, “Achieving Educational Excellence.”
In September 2024, Hurricane Helene caused devastating flooding in Western North Carolina that resulted in more than 100 deaths and immeasurable destruction. In the aftermath of this tragedy, public schools and educators in the region became lifelines for their communities.