The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) is a diverse group of high school students who advise state education leaders on topics that affect public school students.
Celebrate the Good
“Super senior” Alyssa Hasan is set to graduate high school with an associate degree and certificate from Nash Community College
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.
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.
Governor Josh Stein recently declared September as Attendance Awareness Month in North Carolina, a timely and needed focus for the state.
As senior director of NCDPI’s Office of Research & Promising Practices (ORPP), Shaun Kellogg leads a team that helps North Carolina’s public schools make evidence-based decisions and elevate strategies that measurably improve student outcomes.