Press Releases Release Date between Min Max Search press releases TeachNC Initiative Attracts More than 2,000 Aspiring Teachers Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM Two years after its launch, the teacher recruitment initiative TeachNC reports that it has significantly exceeded its second-year goals, with more than 1,400 aspiring teachers applying to an educator preparation program in 2021, following over 600 applying during its first year. NCCAT Beginning Teacher of the Year Finalists Named Monday, December 20, 2021 at 12:00 PM Twenty-seven teachers from across North Carolina have been selected as finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2022 Prudential NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award in honor of their dedication, innovation and ability to inspire students to achieve. NC Schools Sharpen Focus on Computer Science Instruction Monday, December 6, 2021 at 12:00 PM Students in schools across North Carolina this week are participating in an “Hour of Code,” a centerpiece of Computer Science Education Week running through Friday, to spark their interest in the high-demand field of computer technology. Superintendent Truitt’s Statement on Budget Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM Yesterday, the North Carolina General Assembly unveiled the state budget, SB 105, which includes historic investment in education. N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt issued the below statement in response: DPI Launches Free Online Literacy Resource for Parents, Teachers Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 12:00 PM The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction's (DPI) Office of Early Learning has developed and released a new virtual resource. Truitt Introduces Teacher Leadership Council Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 12:00 PM Teachers in North Carolina’s public schools will have more of a voice in state-level decisions under a new Teacher Leadership Council launched by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt and unveiled to the State Board of Education by Special Advisor on Teacher Engagement Julie Pittman. Superintendent Truitt Statement on OSHA’s Emergency Temporary Standard for Vaccines: Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM Today, Superintendent Truitt released the following statement regarding the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for vaccines. NC Department of Public Instruction to Develop Statewide Graduate Portrait Thursday, November 4, 2021 at 12:00 PM The State Board of Education (SBE) approved funding today for the Department of Public Instruction to kick off a statewide initiative to create a “portrait of a graduate” to better define the skills students need for success after high school. Four N.C. School Districts Honored for Top Summer Nutrition Programs Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 12:00 PM Four North Carolina public school districts won state-level recognition this week from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction for providing high quality summer nutrition programs serving children. "Green Strides" Tour Ends with Focus on New Hanover Schools, UNCW Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM Three Wilmington-area recipients of this year’s national Green Ribbon Awards were showcased today by federal and state education officials as they concluded their three-day “Green Strides” tour of North Carolina schools that teach and model sustainability and environmental awareness. U.S. Department of Education Continues Green Strides Tour in Sandhills Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 12:00 PM Continuing their tour of the Tar Heel State to highlight schools that teach and model sustainability, representatives from the U.S. Department of Education and N.C. Department of Public Instruction traveled Wednesday to the Sandhills region to visit three past Green Ribbon award winners in Hoke and Cumberland counties. Federal Officials Spotlight N.C. Schools During “Green Strides” Tour Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 12:00 PM The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction welcomed U.S. Department of Education staff to Raleigh today, kicking off its annual Green Strides Tour, which this year spotlights North Carolina schools State Education Leaders Issue Statement About School Board Safety Concerns Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at 12:00 PM State Board of Education Chairman Eric Davis, Vice Chairman Alan Duncan and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt issued the following response today to safety concerns at some school board meetings over the course of the last month: NCDPI Announces Inaugural Cohort of Educators Who Will Lead NC into the Future as Rethink Education Facilitators for Blended Learning Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 12:00 PM Today, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) announced an initial cohort of educators who will help lead the development of effective instructional approaches and content that teachers can use when schools must close for unforeseen disruptions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight North Carolina Schools Named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 12:00 PM Eight North Carolina public schools were named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2021 today by U.S. State Superintendent Truitt Unveils Operation Polaris Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at 12:00 PM As schools across North Carolina focus on efforts to recover ground lost last year to COVID-19, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt released details today of her strategic vision, called Operation Polaris, aimed at achieving gains for public education in the state – now and in the future. NC Wins Approval of Plan for Federal COVID-19 Relief Funds for Schools Monday, September 13, 2021 at 12:00 PM With today’s announcement by the U.S. Department of Education that it has approved North Carolina’s spending plan for the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Fund, the state will receive $1.2 billion remaining from a $3.6 billion allocation to help public schools and students recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. $10 Million in Additional Support Approved for NC School Nutrition Programs Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 12:00 PM Today, the State Board of Education approved the allocation of $10 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding to help local school nutrition operations across North Carolina recruit and retain needed staff. NC Test Results from 2020-21 to Inform Teaching and Learning this Year Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 12:00 PM Results from state testing for the 2020-21 school year released today are an indicator of the formidable challenges that students and educators across North Carolina faced during one of the most severe disruptions to public education the state and nation have ever confronted. Back-to-School Greetings from State Superintendent Catherine Truitt & State Board of Education Chairman Eric C. Davis Monday, August 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM The start of any new school year is always cause for excitement, optimism and a celebration of all that is possible. This year brings even greater hopes for bright, new beginnings and the promise of a fresh start for students, teachers and school leaders across North Carolina. Pagination Current page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next page ›› Last page Last »