Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the North Carolina Executive Mansion will be lit red this week in honor of Public Schools Week. Governor Cooper proclaimed 2024 as “The Year of Public Schools” in North Carolina.“The future of North Carolina goes to class in our public schools, and we must invest in that future,” said Governor Cooper. “The ‘Red for Ed’ (ucation) lighting is a way to remind people that our public schools deserve our strong support and appreciation.”