Topics Related to Press Release

Center for Safer Schools to Hold Annual Summit

The Center for Safer Schools (CFSS) will hold its annual RISE Back to School Safety Summit from July 29-Aug. 2, 2024, at Union Station Conference Center at Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, N.C.

NC Portrait of a Graduate Skills Meet Critical Workforce Needs, NC Commerce Analysis Finds

Durable skills included in the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction’s Portrait of a Graduate are essential to every occupation in the state, and jobseekers need these skills to meet employer demand, according to a new analysis from the North Carolina Department of Commerce’s Labor and Economic Analysis Division (LEAD).

New Program Will Create Job Opportunities in Drone Industry for NC High School Graduates

As the drone industry continues its rapid expansion, a new program is creating exciting career prospects for North Carolina’s high school students in the Uncrewed Ariel Systems (UAS) field, thanks to a partnership between the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and Zipline, the world’s largest autonomous delivery service.

Innovative N.C. K-12 Culinary Institute Increases School Meal Appeal

School nutrition managers from across North Carolina have the opportunity to participate in regional N.C. K-12 Culinary Institute workshops this summer.

10 Public School Units Receive Grant Funding to Advance Digital-Age Teaching and Learning

The State Board of Education approved 11 grant proposals for 10 public school units today that will fund effective digital learning practices in North Carolina’s K-12 public schools.

Over 44,000 Elementary Educators Master Science of Reading Professional Development

Over 44,000 North Carolina educators are now practitioners in the science of reading as the third, and final, cohort of educators completed professional development as of this month, June 2024.

NC Youth Risk Behavior Surveys show improvement in student mental health

North Carolina students’ mental health is improving as they become more physically active, according to the results of the 2023 NC Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) presented to the State Board of Education today.

N.C. Summer Meals Programs Offer Free Food, Fitness, Farm to Summer, Fun for Kids

More than 900,000 North Carolina students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through the School Breakfast, School Lunch and Afterschool Snack Programs.

Beckie Spears named 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year

Beckie Spears, principal of Wilkesboro Elementary School, was named the 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year today at a ceremony at the Umstead Hotel honoring nine finalists from across the state.

North Carolina High School Students Place First in the Southeast Jr. Chef Competition

Students from Durham Public Schools’ Northern High School won the 2024 Southeast Jr. Chef Competition with their Crispy Taquitos with Chipotle Sauce recipe.