Artificial intelligence is transforming education, and William Peace University in Raleigh is at the forefront, preparing students for the AI-driven workforce. The university, selected for a national AI initiative, is equipping students with essential AI skills from their first year onward to ensure they meet the demands of today’s evolving job market.
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Pitt County Schools Honors Top Educators
Pitt County Schools celebrated top administrators at a banquet, naming Megan Newman and Katy Swain as Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year. Both leaders expressed gratitude for their peers’ recognition.
DARE Program Returns to Lenoir County Schools
The DARE program is back in Lenoir County schools after 15 years, offering a comprehensive curriculum to help students make better life decisions. The “Keepin’ it Real” initiative aims to address issues like drug use, bullying, and vaping.
NC moves closer to allowing high school athletes to profit from NIL deals
North Carolina is moving toward allowing high school athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, with the State Board of Education advancing proposed rules for public comment, potentially enabling such arrangements by 2025.
North Carolina Schools Show Continued Improvement Across Districts
School districts across North Carolina, including Wake, Cumberland, and Durham, continue to show post-pandemic recovery in test scores and graduation rates. Record growth and reduced low-performing schools highlight this year’s achievements.
Roanoke Cooperative Powers First Electric School Buses in Eastern NC
Roanoke Cooperative has introduced the first electric school buses to its service area in North Carolina. The initiative, funded through federal grants, aims to inspire greener technology use in local schools.
Durham County Hosts ‘Moth Night’ to Illuminate Insect Decline
Durham County’s ‘Moth Night’ this Saturday offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about the declining moth populations in North Carolina. The event aims to involve the public in crucial conservation efforts.
New scholarship available to NC residents with Thursday deadline
North Carolina residents can qualify for the new Next NC Scholarship by completing the FAFSA by Thursday. The scholarship offers at least $3,000 per year for community college or $5,000 per year for UNC institutions, fully covering tuition and fees for many students from households making $80,000 or less.
A GED program on North Carolina’s death row: A dream deferred
by Lyle C. May, NC NewslineAugust 8, 2024 [Editor’s note: After this commentary was published, the Department of Adult Correction provided a response to this commentary, relevant parts of which appear below.] Nearly a year ago, Gov. Roy Cooper responded to a death row prisoner’s plea for access to a GED program. Ordinarily, people incarcerated …
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NC Central University Students Contribute to Groundbreaking Space Telescope Project
NCCU students will be part of a consortium working on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, set to explore dark energy and dark matter. This collaboration with Duke University offers students a unique role in a groundbreaking $3.6 billion project.