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Canada's multiple award winning string slingers SULTANS OF STRING take their genre hopping musical passport to North Carolina this Spring, with stops in Asheville, Montreat, New Bern, Beaufort, and Black Mountain
Canada's multiple award winning string slingers SULTANS OF STRING take their genre hopping musical passport to North Carolina this Spring, with stops in Asheville, Montreat, New Bern, Beaufort, and Black Mountain
 
Calling all lassies, mateys and swashbucklers! Join us in your pirate garb and walk the plank at Freeboot Friday!
Calling all lassies, mateys and swashbucklers! Join us in your pirate garb and walk the plank at Freeboot Friday!
 
It's back-to-school time and parents everywhere want not only to encourage their children academically, but also want to know how their child's school is performing.
It's back-to-school time and parents everywhere want not only to encourage their children academically, but also want to know how their child's school is performing.
 
In July 2016, the NC State Treasurer released annual performance figures for the N.C. pension fund, which is responsible for the retirement assets of nearly one million of our state's teachers, state/local employees, law enforcement, firefighters, rescue workers and National Guard members.
In July 2016, the NC State Treasurer released annual performance figures for the N.C. pension fund, which is responsible for the retirement assets of nearly one million of our state's teachers, state/local employees, law enforcement, firefighters, rescue workers and National Guard members.
 
It's a basic concept: Limit comparisons to items that can be compared reasonably. But too much of today's political discourse relies instead on apples-to-oranges comparisons, those comparisons that are unreasonable or perhaps impossible.
It's a basic concept: Limit comparisons to items that can be compared reasonably. But too much of today's political discourse relies instead on apples-to-oranges comparisons, those comparisons that are unreasonable or perhaps impossible.
 
Dr. Joe Houmard and Dr. Paul DeVita in East Carolina University's College of Health and Human Performance have been named the first two LeRoy T. Walker Distinguished Professors.
Dr. Joe Houmard and Dr. Paul DeVita in East Carolina University's College of Health and Human Performance have been named the first two LeRoy T. Walker Distinguished Professors.
 
East Carolina University's College of Health and Human Performance dedicated the Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Laboratory in the Carol G. Belk Building in honor of alumnus Max Ray Joyner Sr. on July 20
East Carolina University's College of Health and Human Performance dedicated the Psychophysiology and Biofeedback Laboratory in the Carol G. Belk Building in honor of alumnus Max Ray Joyner Sr. on July 20
 
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement following the announcement of Itzhak Perlman's decision to cancel his North Carolina performance...
The North Carolina Republican Party (NCGOP) today released the following statement following the announcement of Itzhak Perlman's decision to cancel his North Carolina performance...
 
A state House committee on Wednesday looked at some of the successes and pitfalls neighboring Tennessee's Achievement School District has experienced as lawmakers pondered ways to turn around some of the state's worst performing schools.
A state House committee on Wednesday looked at some of the successes and pitfalls neighboring Tennessee's Achievement School District has experienced as lawmakers pondered ways to turn around some of the state's worst performing schools.
 
North Carolina's public schools are currently producing better results than you might think, according to a recent analysis of independent testing data
North Carolina's public schools are currently producing better results than you might think, according to a recent analysis of independent testing data
 
Last week, the NC Department of Public Instruction released financial data for the 2014-15 school year. In the table below, I included per pupil expenditure figures and (composite) grade-level math and reading proficiency percentages for students in grades 3-8.
Last week, the NC Department of Public Instruction released financial data for the 2014-15 school year. In the table below, I included per pupil expenditure figures and (composite) grade-level math and reading proficiency percentages for students in grades 3-8.
 
The News & Observer is doing its darnedest to ignore the growing criticism of Common Core standards. The paper's recent editorial "Defending Common Core" was an exercise in putting lipstick on a pig.
The News & Observer is doing its darnedest to ignore the growing criticism of Common Core standards. The paper's recent editorial "Defending Common Core" was an exercise in putting lipstick on a pig.
 
Last week, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction released student performance data for all schools and school districts in the state. The release included school performance grades, end-of-course and end-of-grade achievement level results, school accountability growth data, the 4-year and...
Last week, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction released student performance data for all schools and school districts in the state. The release included school performance grades, end-of-course and end-of-grade achievement level results, school accountability growth data, the 4-year and...
 
The State Board of Education's decision to intervene in the affairs of the Halifax County Schools is hardly surprising. Decades of mismanagement and dysfunction have led to high teacher turnover rates and appalling student achievement outcomes.
The State Board of Education's decision to intervene in the affairs of the Halifax County Schools is hardly surprising. Decades of mismanagement and dysfunction have led to high teacher turnover rates and appalling student achievement outcomes.
 
A new Civitas Poll of registered North Carolina voters shows they are open to options for schools, assessment of students, and education funding.
A new Civitas Poll of registered North Carolina voters shows they are open to options for schools, assessment of students, and education funding.
 
Choice and competition in education yield stronger schools, better academic performance, and better community outcomes. But can robust school choice actually drive economic growth? That's the topic of an evening event that promises a lively discussion.
Choice and competition in education yield stronger schools, better academic performance, and better community outcomes. But can robust school choice actually drive economic growth? That's the topic of an evening event that promises a lively discussion.
 
How can we differentiate the pay of teachers on the basis of their performance while also treating them fairly? This familiar education-policy debate used to play out at the Hood family dinner table.
How can we differentiate the pay of teachers on the basis of their performance while also treating them fairly? This familiar education-policy debate used to play out at the Hood family dinner table.
 
An East Carolina University School of Music graduate student is one of nine winners in the 2015 Yamaha Young Performing Artists competition.
An East Carolina University School of Music graduate student is one of nine winners in the 2015 Yamaha Young Performing Artists competition.
 
Sometimes the least words carry the most meaning.
 
Two East Carolina University professors are the first to receive the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Early Career Award recognizing exceptional performance by tenure track professors.
Two East Carolina University professors are the first to receive the Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Early Career Award recognizing exceptional performance by tenure track professors.
 
Governor Pat McCrory signed four bills into law yesterday. House Bill 358 will allow schools to be awarded A-F school performance grades based on a 15-point scale, providing a consistent benchmark for student achievement for state schools. The governor also signed House Bills 91, 601 and 706.
Governor Pat McCrory signed four bills into law yesterday. House Bill 358 will allow schools to be awarded A-F school performance grades based on a 15-point scale, providing a consistent benchmark for student achievement for state schools. The governor also signed House Bills 91, 601 and 706.
 
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a project of the U.S. Department of Education, administers U.S. history, geography, and civics assessments once every four years. In 2014, a representative sample of over 29,000 eighth-grade students from across the nation took one of the...
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a project of the U.S. Department of Education, administers U.S. history, geography, and civics assessments once every four years. In 2014, a representative sample of over 29,000 eighth-grade students from across the nation took one of the...
 
Performances of At the Foot of the Cross will be held March 21 through April 18, 2015 at the Rocky Hock Playhouse now located at the Leon Nixon Catering & Banquet Facilities on Hwy. 32 in Edenton, NC. Ticket prices in Edenton include both the performance and an all-you-can-eat buffet...
Performances of At the Foot of the Cross will be held March 21 through April 18, 2015 at the Rocky Hock Playhouse now located at the Leon Nixon Catering & Banquet Facilities on Hwy. 32 in Edenton, NC. Ticket prices in Edenton include both the performance and an all-you-can-eat buffet...
 
The bottom line is that the governor's budget would increase K-12 education spending by 2.8 percent or $235 million more than the 2014-15 budget.
The bottom line is that the governor's budget would increase K-12 education spending by 2.8 percent or $235 million more than the 2014-15 budget.
 
When the N.C. Department of Public Instruction released school performance grades earlier this month, public school advocacy groups noted that the grades reflected the socio-economic makeup of the schools. They observed that schools with few students receiving free and reduced-price lunches...
When the N.C. Department of Public Instruction released school performance grades earlier this month, public school advocacy groups noted that the grades reflected the socio-economic makeup of the schools. They observed that schools with few students receiving free and reduced-price lunches...
 
When the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released school performance grades earlier this month, public school advocacy groups noted that the grades reflected the socioeconomic makeup of the schools. They observed that schools with few free and reduced price lunch students generally...
When the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) released school performance grades earlier this month, public school advocacy groups noted that the grades reflected the socioeconomic makeup of the schools. They observed that schools with few free and reduced price lunch students generally...
 
Those who care about education reform learned a lot on February 5 when North Carolina released its first letter grades for public schools. The grades reflect three sets of information: average student performance on end-of-year tests, the amount of annual growth in those scores, and graduation...
Those who care about education reform learned a lot on February 5 when North Carolina released its first letter grades for public schools. The grades reflect three sets of information: average student performance on end-of-year tests, the amount of annual growth in those scores, and graduation...
 
For the first time, the state has assigned letter grades to each public school in North Carolina. The grades are designed to allow parents and taxpayers to be better informed about the performance of public schools in their areas and statewide.
For the first time, the state has assigned letter grades to each public school in North Carolina. The grades are designed to allow parents and taxpayers to be better informed about the performance of public schools in their areas and statewide.
 
East Carolina University sophomore Katherine Corbett may be best known for her ballet and tap skills, but she also can sew.
East Carolina University sophomore Katherine Corbett may be best known for her ballet and tap skills, but she also can sew.
 
Niche.com, Inc. is a Pittsburgh, PA-based company that evaluates and ranks K-12 schools, colleges, cities, and neighborhoods. They recently released their 2015 ranking of public schools and school districts in each state, as well as a national ranking of private and public schools and districts.
Niche.com, Inc. is a Pittsburgh, PA-based company that evaluates and ranks K-12 schools, colleges, cities, and neighborhoods. They recently released their 2015 ranking of public schools and school districts in each state, as well as a national ranking of private and public schools and districts.
 
Patrons of Todd Dining Hall at East Carolina University were entertained by ECU alumnus Chris Grymes' "pop-up performance" on Jan. 21.
Patrons of Todd Dining Hall at East Carolina University were entertained by ECU alumnus Chris Grymes' "pop-up performance" on Jan. 21.
 
Efficient, effective, accountable, and transparent — are all goals legislators and policy advisors tout when crafting the state's budget. While these outcomes are goals for lawmakers, there are many decisions that must be made in order to achieve these goals. The budget process is not set...
Efficient, effective, accountable, and transparent — are all goals legislators and policy advisors tout when crafting the state's budget. While these outcomes are goals for lawmakers, there are many decisions that must be made in order to achieve these goals. The budget process is not set...
 
Because of the tremendous benefits conferred by better education, it would be great if policymakers knew precisely what silver bullets to fire to eliminate obstacles to higher achievement.
Because of the tremendous benefits conferred by better education, it would be great if policymakers knew precisely what silver bullets to fire to eliminate obstacles to higher achievement.
 
Civitas recently published findings on the cost of a high school diploma in North Carolina and academic performance - and the results undercut the myth that money alone can buy good education.
Civitas recently published findings on the cost of a high school diploma in North Carolina and academic performance - and the results undercut the myth that money alone can buy good education.
 
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