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In a stunning display of determination and perseverance, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor has shown the world that illiteracy is no match for ambition and dreams.
Published: Sunday, August 27th, 2023 @ 8:39 am
By: Babylon Bee
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Green named dean of ECU College of Education
Published: Sunday, July 2nd, 2023 @ 3:49 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Library staff secures grant to increase farmworker digital literacy, internet access
Published: Wednesday, June 21st, 2023 @ 5:17 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Children in grades K-3 in North Carolina have surpassed the rest of the nation when it comes to their early-literacy skills. That’s according to N.C. Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt, who shared the news at Tuesday’s Council of State meeting.
Published: Tuesday, June 6th, 2023 @ 6:41 am
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has once again proclaimed April as Financial Literacy Month. State Employees’ Credit Union (SECU) kicked off its efforts by teaming up with CUNA Mutual Group and Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Schools to host a multi-school SECU Reality of Money® event
Published: Saturday, May 6th, 2023 @ 12:35 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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April is Financial Literacy Month, a time we dedicate to empowering people with the information they need to make the personal finance decisions necessary to meet their goals.
Published: Monday, April 17th, 2023 @ 10:46 pm
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses House Bill 44.
Published: Saturday, April 1st, 2023 @ 4:57 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, discusses House Bill 44.
Published: Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 @ 4:20 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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On Wednesday, North Carolina legislators took a step toward repealing the literacy test requirement from the N.C. Constitution. Legislators heard House Bill 44 in the Judiciary 2 committee Wednesday. The bill would place a constitutional amendment on the 2024 general election ballot.
Published: Sunday, March 19th, 2023 @ 5:38 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Dr. Andy Jackson, director of the Civitas Center for Public Integrity at the John Locke Foundation, speaks in favor of House Bill 44.
Published: Sunday, March 19th, 2023 @ 11:44 am
By: Carolina Journal
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I spoke in favor of House Bill 44, removing the literacy test from the North Carolina Constitution at a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee on the morning of March 1. My prepared comments are below:
Published: Sunday, March 12th, 2023 @ 8:28 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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The literacy test should be removed from the North Carolina Constitution
Published: Saturday, March 4th, 2023 @ 10:03 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Grant for improving digital equity to impact 29 regional counties
Published: Friday, February 17th, 2023 @ 1:02 am
By: ECU News Services
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State Senate Leader Phil Berger, R-Rockingham, wants to remove North Carolina’s Jim Crow-era literacy test for voters. It “ought to be out of our constitution,” Berger said.
Published: Monday, February 13th, 2023 @ 6:08 am
By: Carolina Journal
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State Awards $1.4 Million to Expand Digital Equity & Literacy Initiatives at Correctional InstitutesThe N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Division of Broadband and Digital Equity announced $1.4 million for correctional institutions including Hyde Correctional Institute and Tyrrell Prison Work Farm
Published: Friday, February 10th, 2023 @ 8:23 am
By: Attila Nemecz
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Initial Phase to Fund Projects by State Agencies, Universities and Community Colleges
Published: Friday, September 30th, 2022 @ 1:37 am
By: Governor's Office
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ECU grant, Wake Forest materials donation expand health information access for migrant farmworkers
Published: Tuesday, July 5th, 2022 @ 7:31 am
By: ECU News Services
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The act modifies reading instruction programs to improve literacy of N.C. public school students by the third grade
Published: Sunday, July 11th, 2021 @ 11:36 am
By: Carolina Journal
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Republican legislators in the N.C. Senate are pushing forward a bill meant to improve literacy among North Carolina public school students by the third grade.
Published: Wednesday, March 31st, 2021 @ 2:46 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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College of Education researcher earns University Scholarship of Engagement Award
Published: Friday, February 28th, 2020 @ 10:54 am
By: ECU News Services
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Understanding the side effects of prescription medicine is not always easy. It can be especially troublesome for those who don’t speak English.
Published: Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 @ 8:55 pm
By: ECU News Services
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More money and iPads are coming to K-3 classrooms to bolster literacy instruction, but critics question the methods used to improve reading scores.
Published: Tuesday, August 20th, 2019 @ 11:44 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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North Carolina’s failure to pass a budget could affect a state-mandated financial literacy course requirement for all public high schools.
Published: Thursday, August 15th, 2019 @ 12:04 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Classic literature has fallen from favor in English class. The movement away from the literary canon, begun decades ago, has accelerated rapidly following adoption of Common Core standards by most states eight years ago
Published: Saturday, September 1st, 2018 @ 7:55 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Nine children from seasonal or migrant farmworker families have improved their health literacy skills through a collaborative project at East Carolina University
Published: Monday, November 27th, 2017 @ 8:27 pm
By: ECU News Services
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Program teaches young adults job skills while helping with formal education and providing a haven from tough circumstances
Published: Wednesday, November 22nd, 2017 @ 11:28 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Languid summer days are near at hand. For students finishing the traditional academic year, time - free and fallow - beckons
Published: Monday, May 29th, 2017 @ 12:15 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Mountain Faith Band, which has graced the stage of the Grand Ole Opry and Radio City Music Hall, wants to bring its unique blend of Americana/roots music to a school near you.
Published: Tuesday, April 25th, 2017 @ 3:22 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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