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But as much as we are biased in their favor, I'm not convinced that it is sound public policy for the government to provide pre-school education for all children.
Readers will recall that when the Republican-controlled Legislature was working on the budget for this year there went up a huge hue and cry from the education community, the union reps and Governor Perdue that the public schools were being devastated by the cuts the Legislature was making.
In a time of great economic uncertainty, Beaufort County Schools is among the best in the state when comes to preparing students to leave high school with more than just a diploma.
Beaufort County Schools has made the recommended option for the 2012-2013 school calendar available to the public and has requested feedback from staff and the community.
Alexis Jenkins was honored as Southside High School's nominee to the Beaufort County Board of Education for the character traits of kindness and gratitude.
John Cotton Tayloe students had a special treat on Friday December, 19th. Fourth and fifth graders from the John Small School choir visited John Cotton Tayloe shared their wonderful singing talent by performing several Christmas songs.
On December 14th, 2011 Mrs. Ashley Cullipher and her Algebra 2 Honors class traveled bright and early to Bath Elementary School.
Chocowinity Middle School is lucky to have volunteers that work with our students on a weekly basis, helping with math and reading.
John Small School, Dr. Marty Poffenberger, and Angus from Pamlico Animal Hospital honored December’s Character Trait winners Monday, December 19, 2011.
Each teacher in the English/foreign language department at Southside High School recently recognized students for academic achievement, effort, and/or attitude.
Tina Phelps's second grade class at Northeast Elementary School and their Christmas around the world project.
Parents and the community are reminded students will return to class in Beaufort County on Monday, January 2.
We used to think conspiracy theorists were kooks. But in recent years we've seen too many examples of crazy stuff being done by our government. Here's just another one of them.
Beaufort County Schools report a furry of activities in extra-curricular activities all over the county.
Out of 24 schools Northside received three trophies for their events consisting of: two third place trophies and one second place trophy. Darren Harris and Desiree Horner came in second place in the Male Individual Armed event.
What everyone thought was an assembly on academics turned into a very special Friday afternoon for one teacher in Beaufort County.
A new report published this week by the National School Boards Association says that American students spend as much or more time in school as their counterparts in other developed nations.
Students at Bath Elementary, Eastern Elementary, J.C. Tayloe Elementary and P.S. Jones Middle Schools in Beaufort County sent out special greetings this holiday season.
I would take this occasion as a former professor of School Law to suggest that this is the kind of school story we need to learn to read with a careful eye. I don't believe Mr. Bostic was forced to resign because he suspended a 9-year old student for calling his teacher "cute."
There is a scam being run on the people of North Carolina, and the college students specifically. It is the debate about raising tuition in the UNC system next year.
Charles Clark, currently principal of Northeast Elementary School in Pinetown, has been named the new principal of Northside High School. The announcement was made to Northside staff Monday afternoon. Earlier in his career, Clark taught math at Northside High School.
In that piece I shared a new report that detailed the changes in modern college and university curricula away from required foundational courses more toward a smorgasbord that ignores the classics of the liberal arts curriculum.
How shall they learn unless they are taught? The corollary to that is: How shall they learn what they need to know unless they are taught what it is they need to know.
Newly elected School Board chairman Mac Hodges failed his first major test in that new position. He did so by sitting by allowing the board to flounder in the redistricting process.
The dates below are the dates of interest for the remainder of the school year and reflect changes in Report Card dates, some holiday breaks and include all make up dates necessary following Hurricane Irene.
According to Federal Courts and North Carolina General Statutes, the population of election districts must be reviewed following each federal census and lines must then be adjusted if the districts are out of balance.
Objective: To have a local Historical Black College and University and a local community college each provide a brief presentation of their academic programs that relate to aviation and the trucking industry.
An "early Christmas gift" arrived at Beaufort County Schools Central Services from friends in Cumberland County - all to benefit students, especially those impacted by Hurricane Irene.
Good academic researchers have known for a long time that the best research is that which shows what you thought you already knew was correct.
The News & Observer is reporting that House Speaker Thom Tillis has said that cutting the N. C. Teaching Fellows program was a mistake. Moreover, it is reported that he has said he has asked his staff to find a way to keep the program going.
Tomorrow morning, between 11 am and 11:30 am, Cumberland County Schools will be delivering supplies donated in response to Hurricane Irene to help BCS students. Supplies will be shared among all schools.
BCCC to abounding with educational opportunities. Consider this spending some of your free time leaning stuff.
Join the Beaufort County Community College Foundation Saturday and Sunday, November 12 and 13, for a trip to the Triangle to see an exhibit of works by Rembrandt at the North Carolina Museum of Art and a performance by the famous Radio City Music Hall's Rockettes at the Durham Performing Arts Center
As a result of Hurricane Irene, students attending Beaufort County Schools missed Monday, August 29 through Friday, September 2. The Beaufort County Board of Education has voted on makeup dates for 3 of the 5 days.
In preparation for Hurricane Irene's arrival in Eastern Carolina, Beaufort County Schools will dismiss three hours early on Friday, August 26.
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