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