If you missed the recent debate between U.S. Senator Hagan and Speaker Tillis, you can catch it here via this WRAL link: http://www.wral.com/hagan-tillis-meet-in-first-senate-debate/13948120/
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Over 50 volunteers from the community, Western Carolina University, and Cullowhee Valley School came out to help build a new playground for the elementary school on August 15-16. The new playground equipment was partially funded by a $5,000 “Healthy Active Communities” grant from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation. “Earlier this year, Donald Dunn and Debra Horton from NCPTA visited us in Jackson County and excited us about what grants can do for PTAs,” said Cullowhee Valley PTA President, Todd Vinyard, “One of our parents, Sloan Despeaux, a professor at Western Carolina University, wrote grant applications, and
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Students with disabilities in grades 6-12 are invited to attend a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Career Showcase Wednesday, October 15 from 10 am to Noon at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet role models and learn more about STEM careers and many professional possibilities. Keynote Speaker: Ed Summers, Senior Manager of Accessibility and Applied Assistive Technology at SAS, will deliver a keynote on his professional journey in the technology field. Learning opportunities include a panel discussion of role models and a game show format with college students sharing
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PTA Start the Arts Week – September 15-19 The Official Reflections Kick-Off Celebration during National Arts in Education Week will promote whole-school participation in arts programs and activities. The campaign will also raise awareness about the value the arts bring to a high quality, comprehensive education. During the school week, each day will focus on a different arts category. PTAs are encouraged to host daily activities engaging students in each art form―providing opportunities to promote the Reflections program theme and participate in the Reflections awards program. Monday – Dance Choreography Tuesday – Film Production Wednesday – Literature Thursday – Music
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Hundreds of students, parents, school and community leaders in Weldon joined together at Weldon High School on August 14 to jumpstart a healthy new school year. The event was hosted by NCPTA, Weldon City Schools, and Weldon City Police Department. Many community resource friends displayed booths with helpful information on healthy living and student services. Parents received tips on student nutrition and the importance of exercise.Students were treated to prizes for knowing answers to health trivia questions. Everyone enjoyed dinner and a movie along with school supply prizes and new bike giveaways. Samples of healthy snacks made up a trail
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Five PTAs in North Carolina recently received the School of Excellence Award from National PTA. This prestigious award recognizes partnerships between PTAs and schools that worked to achieve our shared vision – to make every child’s potential a reality. Bowley Elementary PTA, Fort Bragg Centennial Campus Middle School PTA, Raleigh New Town Elementary PTA, Waxhaw North Forest Pines Elementary, Raleigh Northern Guilford High School PTA, Greensboro Learn more about the National PTA School of Excellence Program.
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Link to News and Observer article on Judge’s finding: http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/08/21/4086127/judge-finds-nc-voucher-program.html?sp=/99/100/&ihp=1
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The Legislature has adjourned sine die and will return for the 2015 long session on January 14.
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National PTA participated in the White House Symposium on Transformative Family Engagement last month. Hosted by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the White House, the goal of the July 31 symposium was to expand the national conversation about transformative family engagement as a major contributor to children’s school readiness and success. Philanthropic, research and other experts met with a small group of administration officials—including U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, White House Domestic Policy Council Director Cecilia Munoz and Deputy Assistant to the President for Education Roberto Rodriguez—to discuss achieving educational equity for children, particularly those from low-income families, through
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News and Observer article on status of voucher case: http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/08/19/4082533/nc-judge-to-issue-voucher-ruling.html
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