All Applicants Selected for 2025-26 School Year Initiative NORTH CAROLINA — The North Carolina State Board of Education has approved 212 elementary schools across the state to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for the 2025-26 school year. In a notable achievement, every North Carolina school that submitted an application was selected…… read more »
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212 North Carolina Schools Approved for Federal Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
North Carolina Unveils Ambitious Plan to Lead Nation in Public Education by 2030
RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina has set its sights on an ambitious goal: becoming the nation’s leader in public education by 2030. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and State Board of Education (SBE) have jointly launched “Achieving Educational Excellence,” a comprehensive strategic plan that marks the first collaborative initiative between the two…… read more »
Seven North Carolina Organizations Honored with USDA Turnip the Beet Awards for Excellence in Summer Nutrition Programs
Local Programs Recognized for Outstanding Meal Quality and Educational Impact Seven North Carolina sponsors of Summer Nutrition Programs have been recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) with the prestigious Turnip the Beet Awards for 2024, highlighting their exceptional commitment to providing high-quality meals and educational enrichment to children during summer months, recognized in…… read more »
North Carolina Secures $35.8 Million in Federal After-School Program Funding
RALEIGH, N.C. — North Carolina has secured the release of $35.8 million in federal Title IV-B funding for its 21st Century Community Learning Centers, state education officials announced in a joint statement Tuesday evening. The funding release ensures the continuation of 99 after-school and summer programs across the state that served more than 10,000 students…… read more »
