When we reopen our public schools, we must not let them suffer the same neglect they did during and after the 2008 recession. The previous funding cuts – made under …
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Lawsuit Challenges Constitutionality ...
This week in Wake County a lawsuit was filed that challenges the constitutionality of a 2018 NC law allowing 4 largely white towns in Mecklenburg County to set up charter …
Comparison of COVID-19 Relief Package...
This week, the House and Senate advanced their versions of COVID-19 relief appropriations. Last week, the Governor and State Board of Education presented theirs. The included article and table from …
ICYMI: Letter From NCAE President Mar...
Dear Members,
I hope everyone had a restful and rejuvenating weekend. Now that we know our school buildings will be closed through the end of this year, and we have a …
It’s Time for Free, High-Speed ...
Read our Letter to the Editor where we call on private companies and the government to provide computers and high-speed internet access for all students.
House Committee Accepts Adjustments t...
A long list of education adjustments proposed for dealing with the COVID-19 crisis was discussed by the House COVID-19 working group on education. This week, the committee unanimously recommended the …
State Board of Ed Approves New Gradin...
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 …
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/
