- Spellings: ‘Pleased but not satisfied’CHARLOTTE – North Carolina has built one of the finest university systems in the nation, University of North Carolina System President Margaret Spellings said Monday. But it can be better. “As I ...Read more
- myFutureNC Raleigh listening session March 22RALEIGH – Educational attainment is critical to North Carolina’s continued economic growth. To earn a family-sustaining wage in today’s economy, North Carolinians need some postsecondary education—whether that’s a 4-year degree, an ...Read more
- Strong support for raising NC teacher payHIGH POINT – A poll released last week revealed overwhelming support among Democratic, Republican and unaffiliated North Carolinians for raising public school teacher pay to the national average. So if it’s ...Read more
- Video: Superintendent Mark Byrd – Less Interest in Teaching CareersIn this video Mark Byrd, Superintendent, Wilkes County Schools, gives his perspective on why more people don’t pursue teaching careers. Pay is not the only factor.Read more
- Elizabeth City State: ‘An economic development necessity’ELIZABETH CITY – Elizabeth City State University Chancellor Thomas Conway says ECSU started as an economic development necessity in Northeastern North Carolina – and it remains so today. “This was an ...Read more
- NC Promise: Huge savings for students and their familiesELIZABETH CITY – The NC Promise Tuition Program – in-state tuition of just $500 a semester – will take effect next fall at three UNC System universities. And Elizabeth City State ...Read more
- House Speaker Moore: ‘The single greatest priority we have’WINSTON-SALEM (Feb. 28, 2018) – NC House Speaker Tim Moore voiced broad support for public education at a special gathering this week. “When it comes to our state budget, education is ...Read more
- Video: Superintendent Mark Byrd – Combating Teacher ShortagesIn this video Mark Byrd, Superintendent, Wilkes County Schools, brainstorms innovative ways to get more people to go into teaching in order to combat teacher shortages.Read more
- Innovations for both universities and K-12CHAPEL HILL – There’s plenty of reform underway in public education in North Carolina, and UNC System President Margaret Spellings highlights several innovations at both universities and K-12 schools in ...Read more
- UNCSA immerses itself in immersive technologyWINSTON-SALEM – It’s commonly known as virtual reality, but to Susan Ruskin, what’s coming in the field of “immersive technology” is very real. ^ This Introduction to Virtual Reality from Felix ...Read more