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April 07, 2009

Bill gives parents 3 options for sex education
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
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
Go-Science Student Report

400 years ago an Italian scientist, Galileo Galilee, improved the telescope.


April 06, 2009

James Rees Oratorical Exhibition
James Rees Oratorical Exhibition

In today’s world, if you don’t speak well…who will listen?

Hundreds of young astronomers for Go-Science
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
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
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
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
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
Regional 4-H Science Fair

Science takes center state


March 19, 2009

UNC System may cut hundreds of jobs
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
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
Pitt Co Schools vote on drug testing option

Athlete drug testing program gains popularity


March 13, 2009

Harlem Ambassadors Visit JH Rose High
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Adolescent & Child Treatment in the East

New center looks to bridge education gap

FAFSA Day a Success
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.

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