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NEWS RELEASES

NOTE :: News releases contained on this site are for historical purposes only. While each release was accurate on the date issued, it may be outdated now.

DATE NEWS RELEASES
Feb 8, 2010 Eight Principals Honored as Regional Wachovia Principals of the Year; Principals Now Compete for Statewide Honor
Feb 5, 2010 NC’s Draft Social Studies Curriculum Expands the Time Students will Study U.S. History
Feb 3, 2010 U.S. Dept. of Education Advisor to Address State Board of Education on the Importance of Early Education
Jan 26, 2010 Public Comment Period Extended for Exceptional Children Policies' Revisions
Jan 26, 2010 Information Technology is Focus of New Certification Courses;
Local School Superintendents/Technology Directors First to Participate
Jan 11, 2010 NCDPI Adopts New Math Measure to Boost Student Achievement
Jan 7, 2010 ACRE Work Continues with K-12 Science Standards Review
Dec 22, 2009 $13 Million in Dropout Prevention Grants Awarded
Dec 16, 2009 N.C. Number One in National Board Certified Teachers
Dec 9, 2009 Johnston County Elementary Student Wins National School Bus Safety Poster Contest
Dec 1, 2009 Public Hearing Scheduled to Receive Comment on Exceptional Children Policies
Nov 19, 2009 Huntersville Teacher Receives $25K Award
Oct 29, 2009 2009 North Carolina School Report Cards Now Online
Oct 27, 2009 Recovery Funds to Purchase Bus Emission Reduction Devices/New Buses
Oct 22, 2009 CMS School Bus Drivers Receive School Bus First Observerâ„¢ Training
Oct 14, 2009 NC Students Score Above the National Average in Mathematics on Nation's Report Card
Oct 12, 2009 North Carolina Schools Recognized for High Graduation Rates
Sep 25, 2009 Madison County School Receives Blue Ribbon Award
Sep 10, 2009 ARRA Grants Help Bring Technology to Schools
Sep 4, 2009 Obama Address to Students is Optional for Public Schools in North Carolina
Sep 3, 2009 State's Standard Course of Study Receives First Major Revision
Sep 3, 2009 Fewer NC Teachers Left Classroom Jobs in 2008-09
Sep 2, 2009 School Bus Safety Poster Contest Winners Named
Sep 1, 2009 State Education Leaders to Volunteer in Local Communities
Aug 28, 2009 Technical Assistance Meetings Scheduled to Assist Dropout Prevention Grant Applicants
Aug 25, 2009 NC SAT Scores Mirror National Trend; AP Results Show Improvements
Aug 24, 2009 NC End-of-Course and End-of-Grade Tests Available Online
Aug 24, 2009 School Buses Roll Across the State; Motorists Urged to Watch out for Children
Aug 11, 2009 1.46 Million NC Students Begin School Year
Aug 6, 2009 ABCs Results Released for 2008-09 School Year; Retesting Benefits K-8 Schools
Aug 6, 2009 NC High School Graduation Rate Improves
Jul 28, 2009 USDA Releases 2009-10 Policy on Free and Reduced-Price Meals;
National School Lunch Program Ensures Students Have Access to Nutritious Diet