Molly Steur

Reporter, EducationNC
Go Deacs, Roll Tide

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Here's all that you need to know about registering to vote and voting in the upcoming election in North Carolina on Tuesday, Nov. 3. https://t.co/tkevBoRGbh

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It was incredible speaking with the people involved in Angel's Watch, a free voluntary respite care program that hopes to alleviate some of the pressure on the foster care system in western North Carolina. Read more about their work here.
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Hurricane Helene revealed the crucial nature of family childcare homes in rural communities and their role in helping them bounce back after disaster, the @dailyyonder reports. https://t.co/rMUB7hDPvi

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From elementary school to career attainment, two Charlotte-based nonprofits are partnering to align supports for students at each stage of their journey.  https://t.co/wBnWFYdNtc

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Two years later: Reflecting on lessons learned and resilience after Hurricane Helene - https://t.co/SAl1QgqLo1

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The task force continued its work to redesign N.C.’s school accountability system, discussing what to include under eight potential indicators: growth, achievement, postsecondary readiness, student engagement, school climate, nonacademic support for students, English Learner progress, and cohort graduation rate. https://t.co/ZDhUcnDOxD

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Ahead of the second anniversary of Hurricane Helene, a national summit, local investments, and $3.3 million in new philanthropic commitments to Good Jobs Western North Carolina have been announced. https://t.co/1Kc8UTl8VK

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Check out the article below to read our recap of the latest State Board of Community College meeting, including Dr. Monty Sullivan's first president's report as NCCCS interim president.

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“The work we have to do is not just central to these colleges, but it’s central to the people of North Carolina,” said Dr. Monty Sullivan in his first president's report as NCCCS interim president. “I’m convinced of something. More people educated and skilled, more people working -- that’s good for North Carolina.” https://t.co/O9I5SXFJj9

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Teach For America North Carolina Executive Director Robyn Fehrman writes that during summer, the organization trains corps members, who are “immersed in real summer school classrooms with students, alongside our district and school partners.” https://t.co/1HRPTWyI2Q

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Explore resources to help you navigate changes to SNAP and Medicaid here

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"These tools can help communities better understand what is changing and connect people with information and support to help them maintain access to benefits," said The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation in an email. https://t.co/Rft3cXWOF9

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I spoke with two principals at Bright Spot schools about how they have worked to reduce chronic absenteeism. Read the article below to find out more!

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"Assume that the guardians are doing the very best that they can, and they are sending their best to school," said Jeremiah Miller, former principal of a Bright Spot school. "Bring them on the team. This job gets much easier if we can all lift the weight together." https://t.co/cGby5Z1aBC

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Roughly 1 in 5 children in North Carolina face hunger. How does that impact their well-being? https://t.co/tsxkNV3m9O

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The WNC Resilience Project is helping the region's schools and districts reimagine what education can look like after Helene. "Without the hurricane, I think I wouldn’t be as driven as I am," said one student. https://t.co/77ifHyYes3

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“The challenge is alignment — not scarcity,” said Kathy Hastings, director of outreach and communications at the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority. https://t.co/RggkULoyzh

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Field trips help students “experience a world beyond the one they already know,” writes high school senior Mia Pittman, making “the world of possibilities become much bigger.” https://t.co/f51RLw1mPw

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"The arts are not a bonus or a luxury. They are a right for each of our 1.5 million public school students in North Carolina," said NC Superintendent Maurice "Mo" Green. https://t.co/9LSqCUfjlc

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The NC College Connect portal is live! Find out what schools you were directly admitted to now, and read more about the program here.

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All current seniors enrolled in North Carolina public schools who are on track to graduate are eligible to participate. New this year, students who do not have a 2.8 GPR or higher but are on track to graduate will be directly admitted to their local community college. https://t.co/SEQXXwUEXT

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Since COVID-19 brought the state's youth mental health needs to a crescendo, new survey data sheds light on how preventative, youth-led programs can keep students from reaching crisis. These organizations embody that work. https://t.co/8nF6k22le8

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Ann McColl, an attorney and state constitutional scholar, examines the language and litigation on North Carolina's right to a sound basic education after the Leandro case. https://t.co/vKpMeoEchR

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"I just want everybody to start embracing CPL to better understand it, and then to start those dialogs at a larger level so that the student's interest is met. In the end, it's all about the students." - Dr. Kamen, NCCCS dir. of transfer, learning recognition, and cred alignment.

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On Sept. 21-25, the North Carolina Community College System is celebrating the inaugural Credit for Prior Learning Awareness Week, meant to “to recognize and support the work being done to connect students to credit they’ve already earned.” https://t.co/zOVqYaMrEM