The State Board of Education has approved a grading system for the spring semester interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic – an issue that’s been at the front of many parents’ minds as …
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State Board of Ed Approves New Gradin...
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced scho...
This is affecting at least 1.5 billion students and 63 million primary and secondary teachers. Disparities in distance education are particularly evident in low-income countries. Nearly 90 per cent of …
COVID-19 and Resilience
Building resilience is important anytime, but especially now in the midst of a pandemic. We are experiencing trauma on a global scale due to the effects of COVID-19. Check out these …
Virtual Learning Resources
Don’t forget to check out our virtual learning resources here
https://www.publicschoolsfirstnc.org/resources/virtual-learning-resources/
PAPER TIGERS and RESILIENCE
We have been partnering to show the film virtually and it has been wonderful! KPJR SHOWCASE will provide virtual screenings of PAPER TIGERS and RESILIENCE. Both films, along with additional …
Make Sure YOU are Counted in the 2020...
The 2020 Census is for everyone!
The time is now. Help shape your future, and your community’s future, by responding to the 2020 Census. The 2020 Census will ask a few …
Free Online Screening of Resilience
Educators and parents, we are thrilled to offer this free online screening of Resilience THURSDAY NIGHT!! Due to the limits of the screening platform, you MUST REGISTER for this free …
COVID-19 Resources
NCDHHS – NC Department of Health and Human Services: COVID-19 Response in North Carolina
CDC – Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
NCDPI: Coronavirus Guidance for Schools and …
Notable New K-12 Public Education Law...
NCGA Summary of 2019 Education Legislation Compiled by The NC Department of Public instruction
SL 2019-71: (SB 219) Modify Teacher Licensing Requirements -Makes various changes to statutes regarding the testing for the …
Rural Schools
Rural schools play an important role in their communities, serving many functions beyond education. Given their importance in their communities, rural schools merit more attention than they have previously been …
