Press Releases
Joint Statement of the State Board of Education and State Superintendent Mark Johnson Regarding the Extended Closure of Public Schools as Instructional Settings for K-12 Students
This afternoon Gov. Roy Cooper announced that the closure of public school facilities as instructional settings for K-12 students will be extended through May 15.
With School Closures Continuing, Johnson Praises Efforts to Provide Students with Remote Learning, Meals
State Superintendent Mark Johnson today praised the efforts last week by schools and educators to respond to the COVID-19 crisis that has shuttered schools statewide, and he acknowledged that today’s decision to keep schools closed until May 15 will require even more from everyone – teachers, school staff, and families.
State Board of Education Seeks Federal Testing Waiver
The North Carolina State Board of Education voted unanimously today to seek a one-year waiver from the U.S. Department of Education for federal student testing and accountability requirements for the 2019-20 school year because of school closures ordered to combat COVID-19
School Buses Remain On the Road – Watch for Stops!
While schools are closed to students, yellow school buses remain in operation in many areas of the state, delivering meals and instructional materials to students.
State Board Issues Guidance on Personnel, Facility Matters for COVID-19 Closure
As you know, on March 14, 2020, Gov. Roy Cooper entered Executive Order No. 117 Prohibiting Mass Gatherings and Directing the Statewide Closure of K-12 Public Schools to Limit the Spread of COVID-19. Section 2 of the Executive Order directs that "all public schools close for students effective Monday, March 16, 2020, until March 30, 2020, unless extended beyond that date."
State Board OKs New Round of Grants for Digital Teaching and Learning
After record-high completion on the last NC Teacher Working Conditions Survey, State Superintendent Mark Johnson sets the goal for North Carolina to be the top in the nation for completion rate this year.
North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey Opens Today
After record-high completion on the last NC Teacher Working Conditions Survey, State Superintendent Mark Johnson sets the goal for North Carolina to be the top in the nation for completion rate this year.
Apex High Culinary Clinches Jr. Chef Title
The student culinary team from Apex High School in Wake County won first place for the second year running.
Edenton-Chowan High School Teacher Surprised with National Award
State Superintendent Mark Johnson to tell students and teachers about the state’s new “Say Something” anonymous school-safety reporting system, O’Kelley got the surprise of a lifetime.
NC Regional Teachers of the Year Named; Nine Vie for State Title
Nine teachers from across North Carolina have been selected as the state’s regional Teachers of the Year for their dedication, innovation and ability to inspire students to achieve.
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