NC Public Charter School Board Bill Introduced
SB 337 would create a North Carolina Charter School Board. To see the language of SB 337, click here
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Families and Educators in Ahoskie Participate in Team Up for Healthy Learning
The North Carolina PTA and NC Action for Healthy Kids co-hosted a third Team Up for Healthy Learning event on March 14. Ahoskie Elementary hosted families and educators for an evening focused on improving school wellness environments. Approximately 75 people attended the workshop which included information on the national school breakfast program and Fuel Up to Play 60. “It was a real collaborative effort, and it was great to see some parents show up with their children,” said Sarah Martin, state coordinator for NC Action for Healthy Kids and NCPTA board member. “We were able to spend time discussing the
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NCPTA High Fives Schools in Wake County That Offer SAFEchild Program
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and NCPTA wants to make sure PTA members and families know about the resources provided by SAFEchild. A big high five goes to all Wake County parents and educators who have helped SAFEchild provide the Funny Tummy Feelings program in schools. SAFEchild empowers more than 6,500 students every year with this interactive program that teaches children skills to protect themselves from physical and sexual abuse. Funny Tummy Feelings also informs children how to make appropriate decisions in a variety of situations. If Funny Tummy Feelings is not available in your area, SAFEchild provides helpful content and messages
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NCPTA Announces 2012-2013 State-Level PTA Reflections Winners
Congratulations to students in North Carolina who placed at the state level for PTA Reflections, a national arts recognition program that encourages students to explore their talents and express themselves. First-place winners move on to the National PTA competition. View a full listing of category placements for dance, film, literature, music, photography and visual arts. Join us at the NCPTA Reflections Celebration on April 20 to celebrate these young artists!
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State Superintendent Atkinson Presents to Education Appropriations Committee
State Superintendent June Atkinson presented to the General Assembly Joint Education Appropriations Committee today. Click here to see her presentation documents.
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National PTA Secretary-Treasurer to Speak at Parent Education and Leadership Conference
Laura Bay, secretary-treasurer of National PTA, will address hundreds of parents and educators in North Carolina at the NCPTA Parent Education and Leadership Conference, which will be held May 31 – June 1, 2013, in Raleigh. Bay has been involved in local unit, council, and regional PTA activities for many years. She has volunteered in a variety of PTA committee member and leadership positions, including serving as the Washington State PTA president in 2007-2009. Bay believes that the power of PTA is found in the passionate and diverse volunteers who share a common desire to reach out and engage parents; support
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House Members Introduce School Performance Bill and Bus Safety Bill
House Bill 435 School Performance Grades was introduced today. This bill provides for the calculation of school performance scores by the State Board of Education. House Bill 428 North Carolina School Bus Safety Act was also introduced. This bill increases the penalties for passing a stopped school bus.
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Action for Healthy Kids Offers School Grants
School Grants for Healthy Kids are available for the 2013-2014 school year. Action for Healthy Kids has officially opened applications for grants to create or expand school breakfast programs. PTAs, individual schools, or districts may apply for these funds. PTAs that wish to apply for the grants must work cooperatively with the principals and child nutrition managers in their schools to oversee the grant process. There are two different grant opportunities for school communities in NC: Single School grants of $1,500 to support school breakfast creation and/or expansion to include alternative breakfast programs District grants of $5,000 to pilot universal
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PTAs Win Bronze Acorn Membership Award from NCPTA
The North Carolina PTA recognizes PTAs across the state throughout the year for building strong teams of parent, teacher and community volunteers. The Bronze Acorn Award acknowledges teams whose membership as of March 15 has increased by at least 10 percent compared to the previous year. Learn more about the Membership Record Awards. Read the full list of recipients for the 2012-2013 Bronze Acorn Award.
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Current List of Education Bills
Below is a list of education-related bills currently under consideration by the North Carolina General Assembly. If you would like to read the actual bill text, simply click on the link and then on the highlighted name of the bill. HB 18 Youth Skin Cancer Prevention Act: raises minimum age for tanning equipment without a prescription from 14 to 18. HB 51/SB 14 Increase Access to Career Technical Education: directs the State Board of Education to 1. develop career and college endorsements for high school diplomas; 2. increase access to career and technical education teachers in public schools; and 3. work with
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