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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.
 Friday, April 26, 2024
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Highlights
EdNC - Hannah Vinueza McClellan | April 24, 2024: Governor proposes 8.5% pay raises for North Carolina teachers - Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper presented his $34.5 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 on Wednesday, calling for approximately an additional $1 billion to go toward public education — including an average 8.5% raise for teachers, a $1,500 retention bonus, and reinstatement of master’s pay. His proposal includes a 5% raise for most state employees, which includes non-certified school employees, and most community college employees. Cooper said his proposal presents lawmakers with a choice to invest in North Carolina’s public schools, instead of prioritizing further tax breaks and the expansion of private school vouchers.
Public School Forum of North Carolina - Press Release | April 19, 2024: Public School Forum of North Carolina Releases 2024 Education Policy Primer - The Public School Forum of North Carolina has released the 2024 North Carolina Education Policy Primer, which serves as a nonpartisan, fact-based guide to public education in North Carolina. The Primer provides a comprehensive overview of how education policy is made, along with the current state of public education and the policies guiding it. The Forum produces this guide in order to inform current policymakers, candidates for public office, and the general public. Education policy involves a wide range of interconnected issues such as school finance and facilities, accountability and assessment, technology, teachers and so much more. In order to make well-informed and evidence-based decisions, policymakers and voters face the challenge of understanding complex educational issues.
WFAE - Ann Doss Helms | April 23, 2024: NC officials head west to see a new model for teaching - State Superintendent Catherine Truitt has long pushed for changes in North Carolina’s teacher pay and licensure, saying the current system provides too little support for rookies and too few opportunities for veterans. Ultimately, she says, it’s the students who suffer when new teachers struggle and good teachers leave the profession. But the Pathways to Excellence program she’s been backing has stalled, mired in teacher skepticism and legislative inaction. So Truitt recently told the state Board of Education that schools should check out the Next Education Workforce program created by Arizona State University’s College of Education.
Carolina Journal - CJ Staff | April 22, 2024: Cotham appointed chair of House Education Appropriations Committee - Rep. Tricia Cotham, R-Mecklenburg, has been appointed as chair of the North Carolina House Education Appropriations Committee for the short session, gaveling in later this week. Tasked with setting appropriations for education, the Committee oversees the largest portion of the state budget. She will replace former committee chair Rep. Jon Hardister, R-Guilford, who resigned from the General Assembly in early April.
K-12 Dive - Anna Merod | Kara Arundel | April 25, 2024: What a TikTok ban could mean for schools - As part of a large foreign aid package, Congress began the process of banning TikTok through passage of H.R. 815 this week. President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan measure into law on Wednesday. The education field seems to have had a love-hate relationship with the app that provides a platform for short user-generated videos. Many educators use the tool to develop quick summaries of lessons or to illustrate the lighter side of education.
State Board of Education April 30 – May 2 Planning and Work Session
Appalachian State University Boone, NC
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Charter School Review Board - May Meeting
- Monday, May 7th - Virtual meeting.
- For questions regarding meeting logistics and agenda, please contact nicole.niewinski@dpi.nc.gov. If your board/school has an innovative or exciting program you'd like to showcase, let us know! We are always happy to have schools present to the board.
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HB 900
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Substitute Certain CIHS Partners/Wake.
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Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if fav., Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House - 4.25.25
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HB 902
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School Calendar - Hertford Align with CC.
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Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if fav., Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House - 4.25.25
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HB 907
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School Calendar - Chatham Start Date/Testing.
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Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if fav., Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House - 4.25.25
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HB 914
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Buncombe County Schools Redistricting/Funds.
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Filed - 4.25.25
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Useful Information
This section includes details pertaining to acronyms referenced throughout the K-12 Education Legislative Update newsletters.
For the glossary of education acronyms/terms click here.
DPI = Department of Public Instruction
SBE = North Carolina State Board of Education
LEA = Local Education Agency
PSU = Public School Unit
For the glossary of legislative terms click here.
NCGA = North Carolina General Assembly
LB/LOB = Legislative Building/Legislative Office Building
HB/SB = House Bill/Senate Bill
JR = Joint Resolution
SL = Session Law
GS = General Statute
PCS = Proposed Committee Substitute
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 Superintendent Truitt's Student Advisory Council is a diverse group of High School juniors and seniors from across all 8 of NC's State Board Regions. Each member serves a two-year term and meets bimonthly to discuss education issues that leaders across North Carolina could consider.
During each of their terms, advisors also will develop two proposals for the State Superintendent's office and General Assembly members through a comprehensive presentation that outlines ways to create change through policy or legislation. This year, they are focusing on creating solutions to combat the rise in youth mental health issues and connect that with the impact of substance abuse on the young mind.
LINK: Student Advisory Council | NC DPI
Closed ESSER Grants – All PSUs
DPI is in the final stages of reconciliation work for the closed ESSER II PRCs. If funding/cash adjustments are needed, we will execute those transactions and then provide you with an email that includes information for your bank reconciliations. As we near year end:
- Begin to move over-reported expenditures out of the closed ESSER II PRCs grant PRCs.
- Cash for these ESSER II PRCs is no longer available for request. Do not request cash for the closed PRCs unless you have been approved for an extended liquidation.
- Cash provided in excess of expenditures should be refunded back to NC DPI.
Continued activity in these closed PRCs creates possible compliance issues. We anticipate completion of the reconciliation in the upcoming weeks. Thank you for your patience during this process. If you have questions or concerns related to the ESSER II Close, please contact Jane Seo (jane.seo@dpi.nc.gov).
State Board Approves ESSER III Funding for NCVPS Summer Program
The State Board of Education approved $2,000,000 in ESSER III funding for the NCVPS summer school program, making our online courses even more accessible to students across North Carolina. This funding will be shared with each district and charter school based on their 6-12 ADM. We encourage you to take advantage of this incredible opportunity!
To view the ESSER-funded allotments for your district or charter, please consult the Summer 2024 Enrollments Covered by ESSER III Funds spreadsheet. If you need additional seats above your designated allotments, please fill out this survey.
NCVPS summer school kicks off on June 25. This remarkable opportunity offers students who might not typically have access to summer classes a chance to excel. Each summer, we witness a diverse range of students participating in our courses for various reasons. We are confident that this initiative will have a profoundly positive impact on your community, and we hope you make the most of it.
Final Office of Learning Recovery ARP Convening
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the final OLR ARP Convening. This year's convening serves as a dual-purpose platform: firstly, to celebrate the remarkable achievements of district and charter schools in leveraging ESSER funds and effectively fostering significant strides in education despite the challenges of the pandemic. Secondly, our aim is to equip PSUs with essential knowledge, and resources to sustain the momentum they've built post-pandemic with the aid of ESSER funding. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that every student, irrespective of background, continues to receive the support necessary to thrive academically, and transition successfully into their post-secondary pathway of choice.
There are two options for attendance: Thursday, June 20th or Thursday, June 27th.
Please register for the option that works best for you. Use the form below to register for our summer convening at the SAS Institute in Cary, NC. Registration is limited this year!
Registration Link: https://go.ncdpi.gov/ARPSummer
The following adjustments have been made for the 2024 Summer Convening:
- Each PSU will be able to bring TWO representatives.
- We are limiting registration to two/PSU this year due to limited registration capacity.
- Remember to submit only one response per team.
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Education Articles and Briefs
K-12 Dive - Naaz Modan and Jeremy Bauer-Wolf | Updated April 22, 2024: A look at 13 years of Title IX policy in public schools - Nearly two years after kicking off its review of Title IX, the Biden administration on April 22 released its much-anticipated final rule for the federal civil rights law prohibiting sex discrimination in schools. The new version is the third set of policies in just as many administrations. The repeated overhaul has brought significant changes to school staff and operations, some of which overlapped with schools having to close down and divert resources as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. Title IX’s complex history, however, dates back much further. Its future now also carries implications for transgender and LGBTQ rights, which increasingly have come under fire in recent months following the proliferation of so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bills and other anti-LGBTQ state actions.
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NC AI Guidelines: The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction invites educators, school leaders, and stakeholders to explore "Generative AI Implementation Recommendations and Considerations for PK-13 Public Schools" by visiting this link: https://go.ncdpi.gov/AI_Guidelines.
NC AI Collaborative: To help guide the responsible implementation by building AI leaders in your PSUs, NCDPI will be offering two AI Collaboratives, one for the East and one for the West. Please refer to the official ANNOUNCEMENT for details, dates, and link to the and share with those in your PSU who may be interested.
NC AI Summit: NCDPI is also hosting two AI Summits, one for the east and one for the west. These are intended for district leadership teams, AI steering committees, and those who will help guide your PSUs AI implementation.
Register today and be sure to save the date!
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April 30, 2024 (West- Lake Junaluska Conference center in Waynesville, NC)
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May 3, 2024 (EAST- Gentry Teacher Development Center, Erwin NC)
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Grant Opportunity: 2024 Renew America's Schools Prize
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the $500 million Renew America’s Schools Program to promote the implementation of clean energy improvements at K-12 public schools across the country. This first-of-its-kind investment aims to help school communities make energy upgrades that will decrease energy use and cost, improve indoor air quality and foster healthier learning environments.
DOE is now accepting submissions for the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize. This three-phase opportunity will help districts will fund energy-efficient and clean energy infrastructure improvements at school districts across America.
Learn more about the funding opportunity and apply here.
A collection of available funding opportunities and grants. Please see their associated pages for more information.
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DPI Financial Business Services (FBS) - Check FBS homepage regularly for updates.
North Carolina Alliance of Black School Educators (NCABSE)
North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE)
North Carolina Association of School Administrators (NCASA)
North Carolina | Council for Exceptional Children
North Carolina Education Corps - We bring together community members to support students and accelerate learning. You can help. Tutor with NC Education Corps
North Carolina Music Educators Association (ncmea)
North Carolina PTA - every child. one voice. (ncpta)
North Carolina Principals and Assistant Principals' Association (ncpapa)
North Carolina School Boards Association (ncsba)
North Carolina School Superintendents' Association (ncssa)
North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority - Explore K12 Funding - (NCSEAA)
NC STEM Center - The NC STEM Center is a Web Portal for All Things Related to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education in North Carolina.
myFutureNC - Statewide nonprofit organization focused on educational attainment and is the result of cross-sector collaboration between North Carolina leaders in education, business, and government.
Public Agenda - Teachers in the News
Public School Forum of North Carolina: 2024 North Carolina Education Policy Primer | 2022 Education Policy Primer | 2023 Conference Budget Analysis
Summer EBT Implementation Toolkit | Food and Nutrition Service (usda.gov) | Learn more here.
The Story of North Carolina - Resources that reach across time periods, making connections throughout North Carolina history.
United States Capitol Historical Society: We the People Hub - Free Civic Education Resources
U.S. Department of Education - GRANTS
U.S. News & World Report - Best High Schools in North Carolina - To see how schools in the state’s top metro areas ranked, check out the pages for Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro and Durham.
Top Elementary Schools | Top Middle Schools | Top High Schools
IMPORTANT REMINDER
EDDIE (Educational Directory and Demographical Information Exchange) is the authoritative source for NC public school numbers and demographic information, is used by multiple NCDPI technology systems including: Accountability, PowerSchool, NC School Report Cards, and is used to meet federal reporting requirements.
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LEAs and charter schools are responsible for ensuring their data in EDDIE are complete, accurate, and current. EDDIE is located at: http://apps.schools.nc.gov/eddie
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