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Members of the DRIVE Task Force, a group formed by Governor Cooper in 2019 to “develop a representative and inclusive vision for education” met on Tuesday to discuss issues and solutions surrounding educator support and retention, especially for educators of color. The meeting was hosted by DRIVE Task Force Chair and Winston-Salem State University Provost Dr. Anthony Graham, and featured personal stories from NC educators, as well as updates on innovative programs led by education leaders across the country.
The North Carolina School Superintendents' Association (NCSSA) and the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development (NCASLD) has announced the selection of the following as the recipients of the Dr. Samuel Houston Jr. Leadership Award; Dr. Frank Creech, Chief Academic Officer, Greene County Schools; Dr. Michael Myrick, Assistant Superintendent, Granville County Schools; Dr. Theresa Perry, Director of Professional Development, Cumberland County Schools; and Dr. La'Ronda Whiteside, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction, Hickory City Schools. This annual award is presented to graduates of the North Carolina School Superintendents' Association and the North Carolina Alliance for School Leadership Development's Aspiring Superintendent Program, a program which is designed to empower transformational education leaders for North Carolina’s public schools.
The State Board of Education (SBE) held its annual planning and work session, as well as its monthly meeting remotely on October 6-8. The pages that follow summarize highlights from the meeting and the Board’s actions for this month.
With only two weeks until the start of early voting and 33 days left until Election Day, the NC Association of School Administrators (NCASA) wants to make sure you have a plan in place to make your voice heard in the 2020 elections! NCASA encourages each member to register to vote and/or check your current voter registration, as well as research candidates on your ballot to see where they stand on critical education issues. Members should pay extra attention to the race for State Superintendent of Public Education and your local board of education races.
