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Notable New K-12 Public Education La...
NCGA Summary of 2019 Education Legislation Compiled by The NC Department of Public instruction SL 2019-71: (SB 219) Modify Teacher Licensing Requirements -Makes various changes to statutes regarding the testing for the initial professional teacher (IPL) licensure; creates one-year extension for IPL for certain teachers; creates a limited teaching license for out-of-state teachers; authorizes local boards […]
Rural Schoo...
Rural schools play an important role in their communities, serving many functions beyond education. Given their importance in their communities, rural schools merit more attention than they have previously been given. They often act as the center of social, recreational and cultural life in their communities. In addition, schools provide jobs in rural areas. Public […]
NCATA Conferen...
Public Schools First NC attended the NC Association of Teaching Assistants statewide conference March 5-8, 2020. We were honored to attend and be a part of this annual event. We believe teaching assistants should be provided in every K-3 classroom. Our Chair, Dr. Yevonne Brannon, delivered the keynote address. Lynn Edmonds, Outreach Director, presented a […]