State Board of Education Vision:Every public school student in North Carolina will be empowered to accept academic challenges, prepared to pursue their chosen path after graduating high school, and encouraged to become lifelong learners with the capacity to engage in a globally-collaborative society.
State Board of Education Mission:The mission of the North Carolina State Board of Education is to use its constitutional authority to guard and maintain the right of a sound, basic education for every child in North Carolina Public Schools.
The following materials show what this budget provides for the programs and activities of the Department of Education:
Press Release - The budget will help lay a stronger foundation for shared growth and prosperity for generations to come and make critical investments in core areas that align with Secretary Cardona's vision for education in America. At the U.S. Department of Education, the budget would:
The 2021-2022 SSAC Junior Members are: Amy Brooks, Southwest Region William Dunlap, North Central Region Guillermo Estrada, Southeast Region Carson Gainous, Southeast Region Ella Joyner, Southwest Region Kelsey McCormick, Southeast Region Mia Shanely, Northwest Region Reagan Williford, North Central Region
The 2021-2022 SSAC Senior Members are: Amari Anderson, Northeast Region Jalen Faison, North Central Region Brynn Sokolowski, Southwest Region Caroline Wood, Piedmont Triad Region
Leah Carper, an English teacher at Northern Guilford High School, was named the 2022 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year during an awards luncheon today at the Umstead Hotel in Cary. Carper was selected from a field of nine finalists representing the state’s eight education districts and charter schools.
Known in her school as a “student’s teacher,” Carper emphasizes student engagement in her classroom as one of her highest priorities, whether teaching face-to-face or virtually during months of remote instruction forced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
“When it comes to teaching, I’m going to do what works for my students,” Carper said in her Teacher of the Year submission. “Sometimes that means dressing up in silly costumes. Other times it’s selecting reading materials that appeal to their interests, experiences and ideals.”
North Carolina has recognized outstanding teachers through its Teacher of the Year program since 1970. For more information on North Carolina’s Teacher of the Year recognition program, visit the program’s website. You also can follow the North Carolina Teacher of the Year finalists on Twitter at #NCTOYPOY
“There is no endeavor more important than recognizing these unsung heroes who teach the next generation.” - Dr. Louis J. Muglia, @BWFUND President & CEO
Congratulations! You did it! We have a NEW record! More than 91% of you completed the 2022 NC Teacher Working Conditions Survey, beating our previous record of 90.5%.
Thank you for making your voice count. You Make A Difference!
For 19 years, since 2003, The Hunt Institute has hosted the Holshouser Legislators Retreat to engage policymakers “in an open and constructive dialogue about important education issues facing our state.” Guiding questions framed each session, which this year focused on five issues: the early childhood workforce, supporting access for completion for adult learners, retaining excellent educators and leaders, early career exploration, and strengthening the pipeline to postsecondary education.
North Carolina’s early childhood workforce
“The pandemic has made clear the importance of stable, high-quality early education experience, child care, pre-K.”
— The Hunt Institute
Retaining excellent educators and leaders
“Teachers are the most important school-based factor for student growth and achievement.”
— The Hunt Institute
The Hunt Institute’s legislators retreats
“Our State Legislators Retreat model, which started in North Carolina and was developed by Governor Jim Hunt and Senator Howard Lee, is one of The Hunt Institute’s flagship programs,” said Dr. Javaid Siddiqi, president and CEO of The Hunt Institute. “We aim to provide policymakers from across the state with dedicated time to engage in critical conversations and learn from each other to support positive impacts on public education.”
“When it comes to education, North Carolina has been a leader in equity and innovation, and we are excited to carry the legacy of Governor Hunt’s vision forward in our home state.”
Stanley Middle School, 317 Hovis Road, Stanley, NC 28164
PRESIDING:
Representative John A. Torbett, Senior Chair
The views of interested parties will be heard concerning:
ESTABLISHING A NEW EDUCATION SYSTEM
The first hour of the meeting will be presentations, question and answer, from local school officials. The second hour will be public comment. If you would like to speak, please sign up on the NCGA website portal, Speaker Registration: https://www.ncleg.gov/RequestToSpeak/65.
You may also sign up to speak the night of the committee, however, those that sign up online will be given priority. Additionally, there is another portal that is available for you to submit comments online, Public Comments: https://www.ncleg.gov/RequestForComments/39.
Written comments will also be accepted. Please mail to Representative John Torbett, 538 Legislative Office Building, 300 N Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27603-5925
Livestream will not be available for this meeting.
Applications for the page programs will be available starting Monday, April 4. Interested students need to reach out to their House or Senate member to apply. The students will receive a special online link from the member to their individual application.
Parents of pages will be responsible for securing lodging during the time their child serves. Host families are not available this year. The page program will be limited to current juniors and seniors for the 2022 short session.
See the links below for information about the application process, weekly schedule, and other FAQs. Available weeks and closed weeks will also be updated on the sites.
"One of the things education has to do beyond the curriculum, is that people need to become acquainted with themselves at great depths. And they need to realize that the first evaluation of personhood is yours. You decide. And when you’ve decided that, then convention says that’s who you are and that’s what you are. Let other people determine whether they see that in you or not— but don’t ever not see that in yourself."
WUNCLiz Schlemmer Mar. 24, 2022: New judge in 'Leandro' case will decide how state budget comes into play - “It is my understanding absent some directive from the Supreme Court, that my involvement in this long running action is to comply with the Supreme Court's order … to determine what effect the budget may have on Judge Lee's opinion, and nothing else,” Robinson said. Robinson has until April 20 to make a ruling, then the Supreme Court will review the case. The Attorney General’s office has until April 4 to provide information on how state spending aligns with the comprehensive plan, and all other parties have until April 8 to file their responses.
