NEWS RELEASES 2004-05

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DATENEWS RELEASES
June 17, 2005 State Writing Assessment Results Released; Fourth & Seventh Grade Performance Improves
May 3, 2005 Craven County Schools' Educator Named Teacher of the Year
Apr 12, 2005 Two Students Named Outstanding Young Scientific Leaders; Recipients to Participate in National Youth Science CampĀ®
Apr 12, 2005 State E-Learning Commission Formed to Develop Virtual High School and Other Learning Opportunities
Apr 7, 2005 Buncombe County Principal Selected Principal of the Year
Apr 4, 2005 2005 Governor's School Selections Made
Mar 16, 2005 Statement in Response to House Bill Filed to Amend the Teacher Licensure Law
Feb 17, 2005 Four North Carolina Middle Schools Recognized as "Schools to Watch"
Feb 17, 2005 Northeast Region and Southeast Region Principals of the Year Named
Feb 17, 2005 40 Schools Receive "Super Safe" Recognition
Feb 15, 2005 North Central Region and Sandhills/South Central Region Principals of the Year Named
Feb 15, 2005 Eight Teachers Vie for Teacher of the Year Honors
Feb 10, 2005 Piedmont-Triad/Central Region and Southwest Region Principals of the Year Named
Feb 8, 2005 West Region and Northwest Region Principals of the Year Named
Feb 2, 2005 Efforts Underway to Encourage Students to Stay in School; 2003-04 Dropout Rates Released Today
Feb 2, 2005 Teacher Retention Task Force Issues Recommendations
Jan 11, 2005 Four Elementary Schools Receive NC 1-2-1 Technology Grants
Dec 16, 2004 Comments Sought on New High School Exit Standards;
Parents/Educators Strongly Encouraged to Attend
Dec 16, 2004 Students "Fly Their Dreams" in Shoebox Glider Challenge
Dec 16, 2004 School Bus Safety Poster Contest Winners Named
Dec 6, 2004 North Carolina Launches Action Plan for High School Innovation
Dec 1, 2004 State Employees' Credit Union Members Create Scholarship Program; All North Carolina Public High Schools to Benefit
Dec 1, 2004 NC Sets Pace in National Board Certified Teachers
Nov 16, 2004 News Media Recognized for Public Education Efforts
Nov 16, 2004 Gov. Easley Unveils 2004 N.C. School Report Cards
Nov 3, 2004 2003-04 Annual School Violence Report Released
Oct 7, 2004 State Board Approves Appointments to DPI Leadership
Sep 17, 2004 Secretary Paige Names 2004 No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools
Sep 8, 2004 Willoughby Sworn in as State Superintendent
Aug 31, 2004 North Carolina's SAT Score Increases Five Points; State's Growth Outpaces Nation's
Aug 24, 2004 North Carolina Educators Recognized as Unsung Heroes
Aug 18, 2004 North Carolina's ACT Scores Improve
Aug 5, 2004 Student Test Scores Highest Ever; 70 Percent of Schools Meet Federal Standards
Aug 5, 2004 N.C. Board of Education to recognize Bank of America Charitable Foundation, SAS
Aug 4, 2004 Policy for Free Milk Distribution Announced
Aug 4, 2004 Policy for Free and Reduced-Price Meals Announced
Jul 19, 2004 State Superintendent Mike Ward Submits Resignation; Aug. 31 Last Official Day