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NEWS RELEASES 2001-02

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 While each release was accurate on the date issued, it may be outdated now.

DATENEWS RELEASES
Jun 28, 2002 Johnson Named Mississippi's State Superintendent of Education
Jun 18, 2002 North Carolina's Testing Program Receives Top Grade from Princeton Review
Jun 13, 2002 Two High Schools Achieve Blue Ribbon Distinction
Jun 07, 2002 State Writing Test Scores Drop; Officials Seek Reasons
Jun 06, 2002 Onslow County Teacher Named 2002-03 Christa McAuliffe Fellow
May 28, 2002 Bertie County Students Honor Fallen NY Firefighters with Special Quilt
May 03, 2002 State Board of Education Chair to Complete Goal of Visiting all School Districts
May 02, 2002 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Principal Named 2002 N.C. Wachovia Principal of the Year
May 01, 2002 Three States Selected To Pilot Test National Middle School Reform Program
Apr 30, 2002 Iredell-Statesville Schools' Educator Named Teacher of the Year
Apr 24, 2002 Greenwood Middle Schools Wins First Annual State Battle of the Books
Apr 10, 2002 Governor's School 2002 Selected Students Announced
Apr 08, 2002 Judge Manning Issues Fourth Ruling
Apr 05, 2002 Regional Alternative Licensing Centers Open for Business
Mar 27, 2002 Four North Carolina Teachers Receive Prestigious Presidential Award
Mar 25, 2002 North Carolina Students Reach Out to Fellow Students in Afghanistan
Mar 19, 2002 Two NC Public School Bus Drivers Receive Scholarships
Mar 14, 2002 Six Teachers Vie for 2002 Teacher of the Year
Mar 14, 2002 Regional 2002 Principals of the Year Selected
Mar 07, 2002 Watson Appointed Exceptional Children Director
Mar 06, 2002 Student to Student NC Students Reach Out to Afghanistan
Mar 05, 2002 State Board Vice-Chair Receives Distinguished Service Award
Mar 05, 2002 State Accountability Director Named to ESEA Rule-Making Committee
Mar 01, 2002 Writing Assessments Changing in Response to Task Force Recommendations
Feb 28, 2002 State Accountability Director Named to ESEA Rule-Making Committee
Feb 28, 2002 Super Safe Schools Identified for 2001-02
Feb 27, 2002 NC Public Schools On Track to Lead the Nation in Education
Feb 15, 2002 Gov. Easley, Education Cabinet Release First in America Progress Report
Feb 08, 2002 Super Safe Schools Identified for 2001-02
Feb 07, 2002 State Board Approves Three New Charter Schools; 100-Cap Limit Met
Feb 07, 2002 Avery and Halifax County Graduates Honored as Title I Distinguished Graduates
Feb 05, 2002 Statement on Raising Attendance Age
Jan 17, 2002 National Science Foundation Grant is Providing Resources to Improve Mathematics Instruction in Public Schools
Jan 10, 2002 New Legislative Director Named by State Board of Education
Jan 10, 2002 North Carolina Singled Out for Math Improvement on Nation's Report Card
Jan 10, 2002 NC Dropout Numbers for Local School Systems Released
Jan 07, 2002 NC Scored Well on Improving Teacher Quality and Receives Praise for Early Childhood Efforts in 2002 Quality Counts Report  - To View Entire Report Click Here.
Dec 17, 2001 Sponsors Needed for Teacher Technology Scholarships
Dec 11, 2001 13 Public Schools Nominated to Receive Blue Ribbon Award
Dec 05, 2001 NC Testing Program Report Released
Dec 05, 2001 Commission Advocates Fundamental Changes to Close Achievement Gaps
Dec 04, 2001 Education Building Hosts Exhibit of Artwork by Mexican Children  
Nov 20, 2001 NC Tops Nation in National Board Teachers
Nov 20, 2001 NC Scores Consistent with National Performance on Science Tests
Nov 16, 2001 12 NC Middle Schools Received Grants for NC Classes Online
Nov 01, 2001 State Board Approves Changes to Schools' ABCs Status
Nov 01, 2001 Carolina Poll Finds More Citizens Satisfied with Public Schools
Oct 31, 2001 School Violence Numbers Move Up in 2000-01
Oct 31, 2001 News Media Recognized for Public Education Efforts
Oct 15, 2001 Freeman Receives 2001 Milken Award
Oct 15, 2001 Legrand Receives 2001 Milken Award
Oct 12, 2001 National School Lunch Week Oct. 15 - 19
Oct 10, 2001 AP Exam Report Shows Participation Up; North Carolina Receives Grant to Improve Access
Oct 08, 2001 Moss Receives 2001 Milken Award
Oct 04, 2001 ABCs Results Highlight Expansion of High Performing Schools; Fewer Schools Met Growth Targets
Sep 25, 2001 North Carolina's Student Accountability Standards Receive National Recognition
Sep 20, 2001 Final 2001-03 Biennial Budget Recommendations
Sep 18, 2001 Two Elementary Schools Named "Promising Sites"
Sep 17, 2001 Teacher Quality Remains a Top Priority for State Public Schools
Sep 12, 2001 Third Performance Report Released on Teacher Education Programs
Sep 07, 2001 State Board Gets Go-Ahead to Prepare ABCs School Results
Aug 28, 2001 North Carolina SAT Score Increases Four Points; Nation Up One Point
Aug 24, 2001 2001 Gallup Poll Results: Opinions about Public Schools
Aug 20, 2001 State Agencies Work Together to Encourage Motorists to Stop for Stopped School Buses
Aug 17, 2001 Budget Situation Puts Schools at Risk of Losing Ground:  Cuts Equate to State Funding for 39,100 Students
Aug 15, 2001 New Guidelines Bolster Safety of Charter Buses for School Field Trips
Aug 09, 2001 School-Business Partnerships Receive Inaugural Award
Aug 02, 2001 State Announces New Computer Buying Program: www.getapcnc.net 
Aug 02, 2001 NC Math Scores Top National and Regional Averages on NAEP
Aug 02, 2001 Statewide School Facility Needs Survey:  2000/01 Report on the Needs of the North Carolina School Systems
Jul 12, 2001 New Director of Charter Schools Named
Jul 06, 2001 Demonstrating Grade Level Work Critical to Student Promotion