Moore County Student, Casey Coggin, Wins Poetry Out Loud for Second Time

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Casey Goggin from Pinecrest High School in Moore County is the North Carolina champion of Poetry Out Loud for... Read More Moore County Student, Casey Coggin, Wins Poetry Out Loud for Second Time

Teachers Learn How to Spur Math and Science Education by Working Summer Jobs Inside Tech Firms

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A small but growing number of science and math teachers aren’t spending the summer at the beach or... Read More Teachers Learn How to Spur Math and Science Education by Working Summer Jobs Inside Tech Firms

Students Receive Fresh, Local Produce Through N.C. Farm to School Program

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Fruits and vegetables are a vital part of a healthy life, and the North Carolina Farm to School program is... Read More Students Receive Fresh, Local Produce Through N.C. Farm to School Program

Youngsters Teach Others About Water Conservation

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While many adults may not understand the importance of water conservation, a number of fifth-graders in... Read More Youngsters Teach Others About Water Conservation

Student Scientists Vie For State, National Awards

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Transylvania County Schools young scientists are taking their presentations on the road to earn prizes at... Read More Student Scientists Vie For State, National Awards

Chatham County to Offer Incentive Program for Teachers

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Chatham County teachers and teacher assistants will be eligible for bonuses of up to $1,000 a year if student... Read More Chatham County to Offer Incentive Program for Teachers

Students Have a Shot with PBS

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Rolling in five, four, three, two, one. The Forestview High Library became a makeshift television studio... Read More Students Have a Shot with PBS

Edwards Receives Another Top Education Award

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A year after hauling in the top state and national honors for public school superintendents, Mark Edwards of... Read More Edwards Receives Another Top Education Award

Conover Teacher Wins $25K Milken Family Foundation Award

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Angie Sigmon, a K-3 teacher at Shuford Elementary School in Conover, was named North Carolina’s latest... Read More Conover Teacher Wins $25K Milken Family Foundation Award

RTP is One of 7 Winners in $1M STEM Education Program

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A coalition of 41 corporate and educational partners from the Triangle area focused on improving science,... Read More RTP is One of 7 Winners in $1M STEM Education Program