Schools
School Choice Becomes Big Issue In 2020 Elections
By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Traditional public school wasn’t working for Charlonda Brown’s two sons. Her eldest, Amoree, attended private school until the second grade, but Brown…
HCS Survey Highlights Divide Over Reopening
Harnett County Schools released the findings of a survey on whether parents want their children back in school or learning remotely and the results nearly split down the middle. According…
West Johnston High School Class Of 2020
Johnston County Report congratulations West Johnston High School Class of 2020: Mason Riley Adamof Brianna Marie Adams Edgar Aguilar-Molina Oscar Aguilar-Torres Joline Aguilera Michaela Elizabeth Altman Khouri Nichelle Anderson Marlen…
Campbell Football Opens Preseason Camp
BUIES CREEK – Stepping foot on the field at Barker-Lane Stadium for the first time as a team in 260 days, Campbell opened its 2020 preseason football camp on Friday…
Money Trail Shows School Choice In Democrats’ Crosshairs
By Rick Henderson Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Follow the money, the saying goes. In this year’s elections in North Carolina, the money leans left. School choice is the target.…
Nearly All Wayne County Public Schools To Reopen Under Plan C – Full Remote Instruction
GOLDSBORO – On Wednesday, August 5, the Wayne County Board of Education in a split 4-2 decision voted to reopen schools under Plan C – Full Remote Instruction – for…
Harnett County Modifies School Reopening Plan
It could change again Aug. 17 The Harnett County Schools Board of Education approved a modified preliminary reopening plan Monday night for the upcoming semester. By a 4-1 vote, board…
JCPS Breaks Ground On Thanksgiving Area Elementary School
Johnston County Public Schools broke ground on the district’s newest elementary school on Thursday, July 30. The school, located off Highway 42 East on Lynch Road, will serve families in…
Wayne County Schools Release Comprehensive Plan B Model
GOLDSBORO – On Thursday, July 30, Wayne County Public Schools released a comprehensive Plan B model to help families, staff and the public better understand what school reopening will look…
Walker To Lead Statewide Diversity And Equity Effort
Wayne Community College’s president has been appointed to lead a study of diversity and equity in the state’s community colleges. Dr. Thomas A. Walker Jr. was tapped to serve as…
Smithfield Selma High School Class of 2020
Congratulations to Smithfield Selma High School Class of 2020: Tyneasia Ohemaa Afari-Hudson Osmar Benjamin Aguilar-Hernandez Yerlin Yaileen Aguilar-Reyes Tayde Alcantara Esteban Entima Elizabeth Aldana Colindres Natalie Elizabeth Aleman Azariah Rafael…
Left-Leaning Teacher Groups Sue Over Private School Voucher Program
By Lindsay Marchello Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — North Carolina’s largest teacher organization is suing to kill a program helping low-income families send their children to private schools. Seven N.C.…
