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EdNC: "Blue Ribbon Commission | Leading to a Better Future for North Carolina’s Students"
"The new state budget signed into law earlier this month made meaningful investments in public education, marking continued progress while recognizing there is still more work to do. It also signaled what is possible when state leaders find common ground around improving outcomes for students.
That same spirit of collaboration and commitment is embodied by North Carolina’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education.
Established in March 2026 by Governor Josh Stein, Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, and Speaker of the House Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, the commission is a historic, bipartisan effort to examine the future of public education in North Carolina. It was charged with taking a comprehensive look at four critical areas that shape the state’s education system: student advancement and teacher training, administrative operations, school leadership, and accountability."
Read the full article here.
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Deadline to Provide K-12 Social Studies Standards Stakeholder and Feedback - Aug. 1
The NCDPI K–12 Social Studies team is seeking feedback from educators, families, students, community members and other stakeholders on North Carolina’s current Social Studies Standards. Stakeholder input will help inform potential updates and revisions to ensure the standards remain relevant, rigorous and responsive to student needs.
Each survey takes 10–20 minutes to complete, and participants may provide feedback for one or multiple grade spans. Submit feedback by August 1 using the links below:
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NC K-12 Math Standards Resource Hub
The NC K-12 Math Standards Resource Hub puts essential math resources in one place. Designed for educators, school leaders, administrators and families, the hub provides easy access to standards, instructional resources, professional learning materials and implementation tools that support effective standards-based math teaching and learning.
Browse, download, share and adapt resources here.
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NCVPS Digital Transition Webinars and On-Demand Courses for Educators
Join NCVPS' Digital Transition Webinar Series that share best practices for supporting students and teachers in online/blended learning environments. All participants leave with a toolkit of valuable resources, tips and strategies! Anyone in the field of education is welcome to attend.
NCVPS is also adding an additional way to earn CEUs through Digital Transition on Demand (DTOD). DOTD is an initiative created as an expansion to the live Digital Transition Webinars for Educators series. Asynchronous (self-paced) micro-credential courses were developed via NCEd Cloud (NCEES). Interested individuals must be a current NC educator with access to NCEES to participate.
For more information and to view current webinar or course offerings, visit the NCVPS Digital Transition page.
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North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) One of Five Organizations Selected for New U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation Initiative
"As AI reshapes industries and redefines the skills employers need, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced five organizations have been selected for a new national initiative designed to help more students connect their education to real career opportunities and help employers build a stronger future workforce.
Chosen from nearly 200 applicants nationwide, the five organizations will each receive grants aimed at building a bridge between classrooms and careers — giving students access to real employers, industry credentials, and hands-on experience in fields ranging from construction and electrical work to advanced manufacturing and AI."
This grant will The grant will help students in four North Carolina regions explore careers in the electrical industry through employer partnerships, hands-on learning and industry-recognized credentials.
Learn more about the initiative here.
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EdNC Perspective Piece: "What Early Colleges Can Teach Us About Expanding Dual Enrollment"
"As dual enrollment expands nationwide, what can we learn from North Carolina’s two decades of early college leadership?
That question helped draw nearly 300 educators, researchers, and education leaders from 17 states to Winston-Salem in June for RTI International’s 9th Annual 2026 Early College Summit. At a time when many states are expanding early college and dual enrollment programs, the summit provided participants with an opportunity to share insights, exchange effective practices, and identify lessons learned that can strengthen outcomes for students.
The summit’s national draw reflects interest in learning from North Carolina’s more than two decades of leadership in early college implementation. Over three days, attendees participated in learning sessions and study visits focused on instructional practice, student support, and institutional partnerships.
The summit also featured state-level leaders who have championed innovative approaches in education in North Carolina. Lieutenant Governor Rachel Hunt and Dr. Jeff Cox, outgoing president of the North Carolina Community College System, underscored the importance of early colleges and dual enrollment as central strategies for expanding opportunity and strengthening the state’s workforce. Their remarks reinforced a shared message that intentional investment in expanding access to post-secondary education is a key factor in economic and community growth."
Read the full perspective piece from Michelle Woods, veteran educator and education research analyst at RTI International, and Frank McKay, veteran educator and director of RTI International’s Early College Network, here.
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District Highlight: Cumberland County Schools - Two Douglas Byrd High Students Represent NC at Day of AI Youth Festival
Congratulations to Douglas Byrd High (Cumberland County Schools) students Dillian Campbell and Tatiyana Reaves for representing North Carolina at the Day of AI Youth Festival in Boston, July 17-19.
Selected as North Carolina's student senators, Campbell and Reaves joined students from all 50 states to explore the future of artificial intelligence in K-12 education and develop recommendations for its responsible use in schools. Douglas Byrd Media Coordinator and AI Instructor Stefany VanScyoc accompanied the students.
During the three-day event, participants debated AI policy, explored ethical innovation and collaborated with leaders from MIT, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute and other national organizations. Their work culminated in the passage of the STUDENTS FIRST Act, a student-developed framework for the responsible use of AI in K-12 education.
See a photo from the event here. Congratulations, Dillian and Tatiyana, on representing our state at this level!
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Number 2
Durham Public Schools and Greene County Schools Among Eight Selected Nationally for 2026 Smithsonian STEAM Schools of Distinction Strategic Planning Institute
Southern School of Energy & Sustainability (Durham Public Schools) and Greene Middle School (Greene County Schools) were two of eight schools from across America selected to participate in the Smithsonian Science Education Center’s 2026 Strategic Planning Institute, where they will begin a three-year journey toward achieving the recognition of Smithsonian STEAM Schools of Distinction, first-of-its-kind program at the Smithsonian honoring schools that take a whole-school, systemic approach to integrating science, technology, engineering, the arts and mathematics (STEAM) education for a more innovative, inclusive and sustainable future.
Learn more about the program here. Congratulations to Green Middle and the Southern School of Energy & Sustainability!
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Video: State Superintendent Green on Spectrum News - "The Future of Public Education in North Carolina"
"Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green weighs in on how North Carolina should balance its constitutional responsibility to public schools with the growing use of taxpayer dollars for private-school vouchers. He expands on how the end of the Leandro case could impact efforts to support low-wealth districts. He also discusses whether schools are preparing students for a fast-changing world and how limited resources can make it harder to meet every student’s needs."
Watch the news segment with State Superintendent Maurice "Mo" Green here.
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