230 Athletes Enjoy Special Day

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  More than 200 athletes in Robeson County, young and old, got a chance on Wednesday to demonstrate... Read More 230 Athletes Enjoy Special Day

Burke County Students Build Robots as Part of Project Lead the Way

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Wayne Whaley recently purchased eight VEX Robotics kits for his “Project Lead the Way” class at the STEAM... Read More Burke County Students Build Robots as Part of Project Lead the Way

Couple donate $1M to Guilford County’s Say Yes initiative

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An anonymous couple pledged $1 million to support the $28 million Say Yes to Education initiative in Guilford... Read More Couple donate $1M to Guilford County’s Say Yes initiative

2014 GCS Teacher Of The Year Receives National Award

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The 2014 Guilford County Schools (GCS) Teacher of the Year was a finalist for a national teaching award.... Read More 2014 GCS Teacher Of The Year Receives National Award

Public Education Failing? Not in This School

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  This story was originally published here  The “public schools are failing” narrative... Read More Public Education Failing? Not in This School

Group Putting Thousands of Free Books in Students’ Hands

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Half a million dollars’ worth of new books will soon be in the hands of local children. To promote... Read More Group Putting Thousands of Free Books in Students’ Hands

High School Student Organizes ‘Red for Ed’ Rally

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A New Hanover County student is publicly advocating for a better public education system in North Carolina.... Read More High School Student Organizes ‘Red for Ed’ Rally

Student Raises $6.5k for Transplant Recipient

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  An Elkin High School student who organized a major 5K run in Elkin Municipal Park weeks ago presented... Read More Student Raises $6.5k for Transplant Recipient

Reidsville High Graduates Earn Perfect Attendance All 12 Years

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Getting an award for perfect school attendance for a year is one thing, but getting it for all twelve years... Read More Reidsville High Graduates Earn Perfect Attendance All 12 Years

High School Opens Pantries for Students in Need

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This article was featured in February 2016 issue of American School Board Journal   The best pantries... Read More High School Opens Pantries for Students in Need