In the Media

Wooten named teacher of the year
Apr 25, 2024

Wilkes Central High School social studies teacher Breanna Wooten was recognized as the Wilkes County Schools’ 2024-25 teacher of the year Tuesday ni...

Watauga County Childcare Study Data Released
Apr 18, 2024

The Watauga Economic Development Commission and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the results of a comprehensive study of the...

The ETL team pictured with school administrator and leaders who attended a summer convening session to learn more about supporting teachers in the self-directed learning process.

Grantee Spotlight
Apr 9, 2024

Empowering Teacher Learning (ETL) focuses on shifting the way teachers engage with professional learning to maintain licensure in rural, western ...

County partnerships hold key to teacher recruitment and retention, new report finds
Mar 25, 2024

North Carolina schools are working to build a more solid pipeline of teachers. From calling for more financial incentives to training people making ca...

Randolph Announces New Chief Diversity Officer
Mar 7, 2024

Randolph College has announced the appointment of Charles E. Gibson, III as the new chief diversity officer and director of the Office of Diversity, I...

NC Teaching Fellows Program Announces Two New Partner Institutions
Feb 23, 2024

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has unanimously selected Appalachian State University and East Carolina University as new partner insti...

Nurturing Stem Passion From Classroom to University
Feb 2, 2024

In the world of education, Jerianne Taylor's journey stands as a testament to dedication, innovation, and advocacy. As a longtime Pitsco educator, we ...

Spears is regional principal of the year
Jan 24, 2024

Beckie Spears, in her fourth year as principal at Wilkesboro Elementary School, was recently named the Wells Fargo Northwest Region Principal of the Y...

NC Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced
Jan 24, 2024

Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching....

Under the Sea: One N.C. educator’s month of deep sea exploration
Jan 24, 2024

Hunt – a former earth and environmental science and physical science teacher at Concord High School in Cabarrus County– spent the entire month of ...