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.
EdNCRupen Fofaria | DPI updates State Board on literacy coaches, LETRS training - Why focus on Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS)? Was it necessary to do this right now, given what teachers and schools are dealing with? Was it necessary at all? On Thursday, leaders of the initiative for DPI took a moment to revisit the state’s “why,” set expectations, and clarify where the state is headed. “This approach is slightly different than Mississippi because we’re deploying statewide and moving at a different pace,” said Amy Rhyne, DPI’s director of the Office of Early Learning.
This new plan could mean dramatic increases in teacher compensation and a higher starting pay for education school graduates. Compensation under the proposal ranges from $30,000 for an apprentice teacher to $72,000 for advanced teachers.
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NC Chamber Education & Workforce Conference
Today’s employers are ever more aware of the need for effective education systems at all levels to ensure students are prepared for the 21st-century global marketplace. North Carolina’s job creators across industries are struggling with the skills gap challenge and building a scalable, sustainable talent pipeline, a trend only accentuated by COVID-19. It is evident that close collaboration between education providers and job creators is essential to align training with business needs not only for the job opportunities today, but for many years to come.
Opening Remarks
Debra Derr, Director of Government Affairs, NC Chamber
Laura Ipsen, President & CEO, Ellucian
Overview of Institute for Workforce Competitiveness
What is the COVID situation in North Carolina?COVID numbers in North Carolina have gone up over the summer, this time driven by the BA.5 variant.
How many people are vaccinated or immune? - Over 95% of the population in most of our districts will either be vaccinated, infected or both in the past 12 to 18 months.
Are any schools requiring masks? - No public school systems in North Carolina plans to require face masks at the beginning of the school year.
When should schools require masks? - Implement masking only if it’s to keep the school open or if it’s in a special circumstance, like we get a new variant in the future.
What about kids and staff who are at risk? - Anyone who is medically vulnerable should be vaccinated and, if they’re eligible, boosted.
