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Major Investment Aims to Transform Rural NC Schools Through $25M Golden LEAF Initiative

Major Investment Aims to Transform Rural NC Schools Through $25M Golden LEAF Initiative

Raleigh, N.C. — On Thursday, Fifteen North Carolina middle schools have been selected to participate in the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative, a five-year, $25 million program designed to improve educational outcomes through innovative instructional strategies, with a particular focus on mathematics and career readiness. The initiative, funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation, is a collaborative…read more »

Eat, Play, Learn: Free Summer Meals and Enrichment for NC Kids

Eat, Play, Learn: Free Summer Meals and Enrichment for NC Kids

Goldsboro, N.C. — As summer begins and schools close their doors, North Carolina is stepping up to ensure children and teens continue to receive the nutrition they need. The NC SUN Meals Program is back, offering free meals and snacks to all youth aged 18 and under across the state through the summer break. Administered…read more »

Wayne County Public Schools Earns Purple Star District Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year

Wayne County Public Schools Earns Purple Star District Honor for Fifth Consecutive Year

Goldsboro, N.C. — (May 20) — For the fifth year in a row, Wayne County Public Schools (WCPS) has received statewide recognition for its commitment to military-connected students and families. All 33 WCPS schools have once again earned the prestigious Purple Star Award designation from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI), highlighting the…read more »

453 North Carolina Schools Recognized for Outstanding Support of Military Families

453 North Carolina Schools Recognized for Outstanding Support of Military Families

Raleigh, N.C. — In a strong show of support for military-connected students and their families, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has recognized 453 schools across the state with the prestigious Purple Star Award Designation for the 2024–25 school year. This year’s honorees include 12 charter schools and represent 31 school districts, with…read more »

NCDPI Awarded Grant to Increase Mental Health Support for Public School Students

NCDPI Awarded Grant to Increase Mental Health Support for Public School Students

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) was recently awarded roughly $17 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Education to help meet the mental health needs of students in the state’s public schools including Wayne County. The funding will enable NCDPI to leverage partnerships with institutions of higher education and 15…read more »

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