SAS Offers Free Programming Courses

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For all teachers, administrators, and staff wishing to learn STEM skills that are in high demand in today’s economy, two beginner SAS e-Courses, Programming 1 and Statistics 1, are now being offered by SAS for free. These courses coincide with the free release of SAS University Edition, and it complements a number of video tutorials that are already free of charge. Taken together, these free releases can provide skills and techniques that lead to success in a vast number of STEM courses and careers. More information can be found at http://www.sas.com/.

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Public Welcome at WNCN’s Education Town Hall Meeting July 16

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WNCN will host an Education Town Hall on July 16 in Raleigh – and you are invited. The live discussion will be at the Burning Coal Theater at 224 Polk Street in Raleigh. The Burning Coal Theater is part of the historic Murphey School in downtown Raleigh. The event will be broadcast live from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m and continue live on WNCN.com after 7:30 p.m. However, guests are asked to arrive by 6:15 p.m. The event will include State Superintendent June Atkinson and many members of the House and Senate education committees. The state of education in North Carolina has

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Common Core Update

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House and Senate members have stated that they have reached an agreement on SB 812, the bill that would repeal common core standards in North Carolina.  According to reports, Senate and House members have reached a deal that repeals Common Core but allows state education officials to still consider parts of the Common Core standards.

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NCPTA Offers Leadership Training in Jackson County

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NCPTA is pleased to offer a leadership training event in Jackson County. Come join us to get your new PTA year started out with information for success. The training will focus on PTA Leadership and PTA Finances. Monday, July 14, 2014 Smoky Mountain High School 100 Smoky Mountain Drive Sylva, NC 28779 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Register Today! Free Event. Register by sending an email with your name and PTA  

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NCPTA Advocates Attend Governor’s Press Conference on Teacher Compensation

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North Carolina PTA leaders attended a press conference about teacher compensation at the Governor’s Mansion on June 25. Governor McCrory, Speaker Tillis, school administrators, teachers and education advocates gathered for an announcement that included a proposal to raise teacher compensation, not cut additional teacher assistants and provide funding for textbooks. Below are links to media coverage. News and Observer: http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/25/3964062/mccrory-tillis-move-education.html?sp=/99/100/&ihp=1 WRAL: http://www.wral.com/house-mccrory-team-up-on-new-budget-bid/13764786/

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North Carolina PTA Leaders Attend Governor McCrory’s Press Conference on Teacher Compensation

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North Carolina PTA leaders joined Governor McCrory, Speaker Tillis, school administrators, and teachers at the Governor’s Mansion on June 25 for an announcement to raise teacher compensation, not cut additional teacher assistants and provide funding for textbooks. Below are links to media coverage from today’s announcement. News and Observer:  http://www.newsobserver.com/2014/06/25/3964062/mccrory-tillis-move-education.html?sp=/99/100/&ihp=1 WRAL:  http://www.wral.com/house-mccrory-team-up-on-new-budget-bid/13764786/

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