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DPI announces job postings ad new organizational structure
Dec 12, 2024 · Janet Blount, the director of human resources for the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, has announced updates to the leadership and organizational structure of the department under Superintendent-elect Maurice “Mo” Green’s leadership that are “designed to drive growth, efficiency, and collaboration across the organization.”. The announcement says Green’s changes are ...
North Carolina teacher pay in 2024-25 - EducationNC
Jun 27, 2024 · Pay for other school employees. Most other school employees, including non-certified personnel, received an across-the-board salary increase of 7% in the 2023 budget — 4% in FY 2023-24, and 3% in FY 2024-25.
NC General Assembly convenes to begin 2025 long session
Jan 9, 2025 · In the House chamber, leadership positions were put to voice votes. Rep. Destin Hall, R-Caldwell, was elected as the new House speaker in the presence of former speakers U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, U.S. Rep. Tim Moore, and Harold Brubaker.. After being sworn in, he gave a speech in which he advocated for the continued expansion of school choice, for increasing parents’ involvement in education ...
Eligible students can go to NC community colleges for free
Dec 2, 2024 · As the calendar year comes to an end, high school students are in the process of figuring out their postsecondary plans. Many will spend the next few months filling out the FAFSA, writing admission essays, and applying for scholarships.. One scholarship in particular, the Next NC Scholarship, will provide thousands of dollars to eligible students across the state, even covering tuition and ...
Community college to build AI lab to attract tech workforce
Sep 4, 2024 · A new lab devoted to artificial intelligence (AI) will open at Isothermal Community College (ICC) this school year, following a grant of more than $250,000 from Meta.. The Extended Reality and Artificial Intelligence Lab (XRAIL) will provide students with a technological “maker space,” according to a press release from the college, for both curriculum and continuing education programs.
Latest COVID guidelines for schools from the CDC - EducationNC
Aug 26, 2024 · For preventing illness. Part of the CDC’s updated guidance includes recommendations for strategies to prevent respiratory illnesses: Staying up to date with vaccinations to protect people against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. This includes flu, COVID-19, and RSV if eligible.
How to find child care in North Carolina - EducationNC
Sep 4, 2019 · After the center is licensed, division staff may visit for both announced and unannounced check-ins or support visits. A full list on the kinds of visits staff may make, including if a complaint is filed, can be found here.Staff normally visit once a year for compliance or if the center wants to increase its star license, enroll in the …
Rural community college toolkit explores health care partnerships ...
Dec 12, 2024 · The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) released a rural health care partnerships toolkit, calling it a resource for leaders in health care organizations, community colleges, and other workforce and educational settings invested in filling the rural health care professionals pipeline.. The toolkit includes “successful models of partnership being leveraged across rural North ...
What to know about the State Health Plan - EducationNC
Aug 15, 2024 · Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Aetna will be the State Health Plan‘s third-party administrator. During open enrollment from Sept. 30-Oct. 25, 2024, all educators will need to select your primary care provider. Here is what you need to know.