Schools

Governor Announces Nearly $40 Million To Connect Students And Communities To High-Speed Internet
Help Educators With Remote Learning RALEIGH – Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced nearly $40 million in funding for NC Student Connect, a new partnership created to address internet connectivity gaps…

Bring Young Kids Back To School
By JOHN HOOD RALEIGH — Most North Carolina schoolchildren began this academic year trying to learn from home rather than at school. How’s it going so far? Set aside the…

JCPS Announce Dates When Students Can Return To Classrooms
The Johnston County Public School Board voted Tuesday night to allow some students to return to their classrooms on September 28th. All others will return a few weeks later. Superintendent…

West named HCS Teacher of the Year
Jamie West wanted to be an athletic trainer. Midway through her career at Methodist College, however, the Harnett County native felt a change of heart. What West thought she wanted…

Is The $427 Million Leandro Action Plan Dead On Arrival With Lawmakers?
By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Judge David Lee, the overseer of the Leandro case, approved a plan on Tuesday, Sept. 1, calling for millions more in education spending to…

Governor Cooper Op-Ed: The Path To A Stronger, Healthier Future For North Carolina
Op-Ed By Governor Roy Cooper This pandemic has affected every corner of our state, including our state budget needs. For many families, it has also shifted their priorities. Last week,…

Michael Baraldi Named VP Of Finance & Facility Services At Johnston Community College
SMITHFIELD – Michael Baraldi became the Vice President of Finance & Facility Services for Johnston Community College on August 1, 2020. Baraldi previously served as Director of Budget and Accounting…

2020-21 JCPS Enrollment Numbers Decline
Total Enrollment Falls By 600 Students Johnston County Public Schools has released 10th day enrollment numbers. The 10th day total is the number used for reporting purposes each school year.…

North Carolina SweetPotato Commission Launches K-12 Curriculum
BENSON – The North Carolina SweetPotato Commission (NCSPC), headquartered in Benson, has launched K-12 curriculum to help teachers and parents educate students about the state’s vegetable, the sweetpotato. In addition to highlighting the numerous health…

WCC Art Adorns Legislative Office
A hall outside of Rep. John Bell IV’s offices in Raleigh has become a gallery for Wayne Community College art. Forty-one prints of works by WCC students and alumni are…

Cooper Would Slash School Voucher Program To Pay For Education Wish-List
By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper’s budget proposal would seize millions from school choices programs and divert it to public schools. Cooper’s plan could eventually…

Johnston County School Board Votes 4-3 To Delay Sept. 8th Reopening
Plan C Remote Learning Will Continue Through At Least Oct. 15 The Johnston County Public School Board met in special session Thursday afternoon and voted to delay the September 8th…








