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April 07, 2009
Bill gives parents 3 options for sex education
Tuesday the House Health Committee approved a bill that gives parents three options to choose from when it comes to educating their children about sex.
Computers Given to Students Involved in Beaufort County’s Gear Up Program
More than 40 students at PS Jones Middle School in Beaufort County got free computers for personal and home use.
Go-Science Student Report
400 years ago an Italian scientist, Galileo Galilee, improved the telescope.
April 06, 2009
James Rees Oratorical Exhibition
In today’s world, if you don’t speak well…who will listen?
Hundreds of young astronomers for Go-Science
Astronomers say field experience is the best way to spark student interest
April 03, 2009
NC Schools Supt. lawsuit to manage public education
The state superintendent of public instruction is suing the state and the governor
ECU Relay for Life
Cancer never sleeps and neither will hundreds of people gathering at East Carolina University for Relay for Life
April 01, 2009
2,000 Student Astronomers for Go-Science
What’s the best way to get students interested in science? Get them out the classroom
March 24, 2009
Students Adding Variables in Annual Math Contest
Sine’s, cosine’s and the meaning of pi were on the minds of over 700 middle and high school students at ECU today.
March 20, 2009
Regional 4-H Science Fair
Science takes center state
March 19, 2009
UNC System may cut hundreds of jobs
Hundreds of workers will soon lose their jobs on UNC campuses because of budget cuts.
Judge orders hearing to fix Halifax County schools
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A judge has ordered a hearing next month to find out how the state intends to improve schools in Halifax County, which he says are committing “academic genocide.“
March 16, 2009
Pitt Co Schools vote on drug testing option
Athlete drug testing program gains popularity
March 13, 2009
Harlem Ambassadors Visit JH Rose High
JH Rose High School entertained the kids with basketball tricks to encouraged teamwork and motivation
Good Grades for High School Graduation Rates
A new report says our state is one of the top 10 states with major high school graduation rate improvement.
Proposed Bill Could Curb Number of Out-of-State Athletes at UNC System Schools
A house education sub-committee approved legislation that would require UNC schools to count out-of-state athletes in admissions quotas.
March 12, 2009
Does the English as a Second Language Program Work?
Does the ESL program work and because so many illegal immigrants may be taking advantage of it, does it violate your tax payer rights?
Eppes Middle School Wins Battle of the Books
It’s part of Pitt County schools 19th Annual Battle of the Books competition.
March 05, 2009
NC Superintendent Atkinson wants to know who’s in charge
State School Superintendent June Atkinson is challenging the governor’s decision to put a non-elected official in charge of the state public school system.
NC Public School Capitol Fund Troubles
Three state senators are sponsoring a bill that would temporarily stop putting tax money into the capital fund for public school buildings.
March 03, 2009
Washington High Students Win $100,000 Cash Prize
US Cellular presented Washington High School with a $100,000 check
February 27, 2009
Adolescent & Child Treatment in the East
New center looks to bridge education gap
FAFSA Day a Success
More than 4,500 students received financial aid help last Saturday on FAFSA day.
February 26, 2009
Money Awarded to Preserve Rosenwald Schools
Some schools in the east are getting help to preserve their history.
February 23, 2009
Pitt County Schools Final Listening Meeting
Superintendent Beverly Reep says the district plans to take advantage of $1.2-billion from the federal stimulus package for school construction.
February 19, 2009
Community colleges push students to go green
Going green may help put people in our state back to work.
February 17, 2009
Kindergarten cut-off date moved up to reduce dropout rates
In an effort to reduce high school dropout rates, lawmakers in North Carolina have changed the cut off date for children entering kindergarten.
Lawmakers Talk Dropouts
State Speaker of the House Joe Hackney says lawmakers are committed to continuing the Dropout Prevention and Intervention Grant program.
February 16, 2009
Families Take Money from College Savings Plans
Struggling families have taken more than $2 million out of the “529 plan” so far this fiscal year.
Financial Aid Applications Spike
Officials say applications for financial aid jumped 30 percent last year; they say the weak economy has students looking for aid to make ends meet.
