Celebrate the Good

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Excellent work is happening in North Carolina public schools every day. Our state has 2,500+ traditional public schools and 200+ charter schools – and in each one, every day, there are success stories to be told.

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North Carolina school and summer nutrition programs go above and beyond to make a difference. Their outstanding efforts to support students’ success in and out of the classroom are being recognized at the state and national level.
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Past Articles

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The new year ahead offers limitless possibilities for North Carolina public school students, educators and staff members. Below, our North Carolina Teacher and Principal of the Year networks are sharing what they have in store for 2026.
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As the year comes to a close, we asked our North Carolina Teacher and Principal of the Year networks to share their highlights from 2025.
 A group of smiling students and staff pose for a photo in the Mountain View Elementary School gym.
Symbols of Resilience in the Northwest. This fall, State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green and other leaders hosted 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.” Educators in each region are sharing their reflections about the tour stops.