School food finance 101: How school meals are funded
WEBApr 18, 2022 · Learn how school meals are funded through federal reimbursements, student payments, and state support, and the challenges facing child nutrition departments amid the pandemic. Explore the key child nutrition programs, eligibility criteria, and nutrition standards for school meals.
Durham County School System: Data, performance - EducationNC
WEBAug 5, 2024 · Find out the latest information about Durham County School System, including enrollment, expenditure, graduation rate, ACT results, and more. Compare Durham with other districts in North Carolina and across the country.
What are the new NC high school graduation requirements
WEBNov 6, 2023 · The State Board of Education passed an emergency rule that allows high school juniors to graduate in three years with parental consent and 22 credits. The policy is subject to technical corrections in the short session, which could change the local boards' authority to require more credits.
Report ranks NC at bottom for school funding - EducationNC
WEBJan 17, 2023 · The report from the Education Law Center compares school finance in each state using three measures: funding level, distribution, and effort. North Carolina has the lowest funding effort, which is the percentage of GDP dedicated to public K-12 schools.
2022 education policy issues in NC - EducationNC
WEBSep 7, 2022 · The Public School Forum of North Carolina provides a fact-based guide to public education in the state, covering topics such as school finance, accountability, and teachers. The guide aims to inform policymakers, candidates, and voters about the current state of education and the policies guiding it.
A guide to North Carolina's 58 community colleges - EducationNC
WEBMar 1, 2023 · Learn about the NCCCS, a system of 58 colleges that provide accessible and diverse educational opportunities for students across the state. Find out the system's mission, structure, enrollment, funding, and impact on the economy and workforce.
Student U helps kids become first-generation college grads
WEBOct 1, 2020 · Student U is a nonprofit organization that helps low-income and minority students in Durham achieve their college dreams. It offers summer academies, after-school enrichment, internships, tutoring, college counseling, and …
North Carolina teacher pay in 2024-25 - EducationNC
WEBJun 27, 2024 · The 2023 budget gave teachers an average 7% raise over two years, with larger increases for beginners. The House and Senate have different proposals for FY 2024-25, with the Senate not including additional raises for teachers.
First Vote NC: Fall 2020 Elections in NC - EducationNC
WEBMar 3, 2020 · First Vote NC is an initiative of EducationNC that teaches high school students how to vote by giving them online access to customized ballots for local, state, and national elections. Students can also answer issue-based questions, compare their results with others, and learn about civic engagement.
CDC's new COVID guidance for schools, child care - EducationNC
WEBAug 18, 2022 · The CDC updated its COVID-19 guidance last week to give flexibility to districts and early childhood programs based on local risk levels. The guidance no longer recommends quarantines, screening, or universal masking for most settings, but encourages vaccines and supports policies.