The House of Representatives Education Appropriations Subcommittee released the House’s version of the education budget today. The budget can be found online via the Education Committee’s website. The full House is expected to vote on the budget next week. http://www.ncleg.net/gascripts/DocumentSites/browseDocSite.asp?nID=101&sFolderName=\2013%20Session\06-07-2013%20Meeting
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The North Carolina PTA is proud to announce that two NC students have been named as 2013 National PTA Youth Scholars. Meaghan Martin of Wake County She’Neka Williams of Guilford County. Meaghan Martin and She’Neka Williams received scholarships to attend National PTAs Youth Leadership Summit in connection with the National PTA Annual Convention in Cincinnati, Ohio. This interactive leadership and advocacy training event will prepare youth leaders to mobilize their peers around specific issues, such as bullying in their school and community. Eligible candidates for the PTA Youth Leadership Summit meet the following criteria. a rising high school sophomore or
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Northwoods Elementary PTA in Cary received some wonderful praise from members of the community for their Bike to School Day success. The event brought out 75 children plus parents! NCPTA received a copy of a note of thanks from a parent who wanted to commend the organizers for the opportunity to exercise and to meet other parents. She credits the event for getting her daughter to ride her bike and opening the door for riding bikes together in the future. When you read about this one family’s experience in the below note of appreciation, we encourage you to think about
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Speaker Thom Tillis announced this week that the House budget will likely be released this weekend and voted on next week.
Over the past year, the North Carolina PTA has teamed up with NC Action for Healthy Kids (NCAFHK) to provide learning opportunities related to school wellness. When NCPTA learned about Sydney McCoy, a young wellness hero and local celebrity chef in Apex, they brought her to the attention of NCAFHK. As a result, a nomination was submitted on behalf of NCPTA to recognize McCoy as a Healthy School Hero. “We are grateful that Action for Healthy Kids takes the time to identify and celebrate wellness leaders who are making a difference for kids in terms of good nutrition, physical activity and overall
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NCPTA is excited to announce the recipients of the 2012-13 Annual Awards Program. The following PTAs and individuals were recognized during our Parent Education and Leadership Conference on Saturday, June 1. Gwin Hughes Healthful Living David D. Jones Elementary PTA, Guilford County Outstanding Educator David Layton, Summerfield Elementary, Guilford County School Nurse Award Ginny Beisler, Northview Middle School, Catawba County Standards for Family-School Partnership Awards Standard 1: Welcoming all families into the school community Northern Elementary PTA, Guilford County Trask Middle PTA, New Hanover County Vance High PTSA, Mecklenburg County Standard 2: Communicating effectively Highcroft Elementary PTA, Wake County Trask
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June 25, 2013 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. UNC Center for Health and Wellness Asheville Register Today! Learn from another nonprofit! North Carolina PTA will share their best practices and reflect on lessons learned as they’ve partnered with organizations, parents and schools across the state to create healthier environments for our youth. If you want to hear more about strategies around developing partnerships or leading through influence, then this session is a must. If you work with parents or in school settings, the expertise shared by NCPTA could be a useful jumpstart to your organization. Come participate in a dialogue
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North Carolina PTA is responding to a Disaster Relief Assistance Call to Action from the Oklahoma PTA to help school communities recover from the recent tornadoes. A kick-off collection is scheduled for May 31 and June 1 during the NCPTA Parent Education & Leadership Conference at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. Parents, teachers and students across North Carolina are contributing in various ways. NCPTA will collect both monetary donations and non-perishable, bulk items requested by the Oklahoma PTA. “They are asking for the very basics, and we are ready and willing to help get these items to them,” said Debra Horton,
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The private school voucher bill, House Bill 944 Opportunity Scholarship Act, received a favorable report by the House Education Committee today and will now be considered by the House Appropriations Committee.
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During this morning’s House Education Appropriations Subcommittee hearing, the following annotated Senate budget was handed out. This is a helpful document with descriptions on both proposed cuts and appropriations. The document can be found at the following link: http://www.ncleg.net/documentsites/Committees/HouseAppropriationsEducation/2013%20Session/05-28-2013%20Meeting/FRD_SB402_Annotated_SenateCommittee_Report_2013-05-22.pdf
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