Students Participate in MathCounts Competition

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Eleanor Jenkins is good at math. Really good. Eleanor, an eighth grade student at Broad Creek Middle School,... Read More → Students Participate in MathCounts Competition

‘Buddy Benches’ Offer Students a Chance to Make New Friends

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The Buddy Benches at Aycock Elementary School are the new best places to find a friend. To most people, they... Read More → ‘Buddy Benches’ Offer Students a Chance to Make New Friends

Wake Schools Ranked No. 1 Nationwide in ‘Gold Standard’ Teachers

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For the ninth consecutive year, the Wake County Public School System has the most nationally certified... Read More → Wake Schools Ranked No. 1 Nationwide in ‘Gold Standard’ Teachers

Denise McCoy is N.C. Education Support Professional of the Year

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  Whether she was working from a police cruiser or an elementary school, Denise McCoy felt called on to... Read More → Denise McCoy is N.C. Education Support Professional of the Year

East Burke Student Receives National Recognition

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The Burke County Public Schools Board of Education gathered at George Hildebrand Elementary School for a... Read More → East Burke Student Receives National Recognition

North Stokes High School Students Grow Food for Use in Cafeteria

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Agriculture students at North Stokes High School are growing lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers for the school... Read More → North Stokes High School Students Grow Food for Use in Cafeteria

Girl Wrestles for N.C. High School – and She is Legally Blind

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Liana Mutia just can’t understand what the big fuss is all about. “I don’t think... Read More → Girl Wrestles for N.C. High School – and She is Legally Blind

4 Local Students Receive Golden LEAF Scholarship

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Four recent graduates of Robeson County high schools have each received a $12,000 Golden LEAF... Read More → 4 Local Students Receive Golden LEAF Scholarship

U.S. News and World Report Releases List of Best High Schools in NC

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In the 2014 U.S. News Best High Schools rankings, there are 34 North Carolina schools with silver... Read More → U.S. News and World Report Releases List of Best High Schools in NC

NC High School Student Wins Presidential Environmental Award

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North Carolina high school junior Sharon Chen earned a President’s Environmental Youth Award for... Read More → NC High School Student Wins Presidential Environmental Award