Press Releases

Governor Cooper Hosts Roundtable Discussion with Central Carolina Community College Leaders and Longleaf Commitment Grant Recipients, Encourages High School Seniors to Apply for Funding

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable discussion about the Longleaf Commitment community college grant program with education leaders and grant recipients at Central Carolina Community College.

Governor Cooper Highlights Longleaf Commitment Community College Grants in Winston-Salem as Forsyth Tech Announces Expansion of Program

Today, Governor Roy Cooper continued a series of statewide events highlighting the Longleaf Commitment community college grant program by hosting a roundtable discussion with education leaders and students at Forsyth Technical Community College.

Governor Cooper Highlights Longleaf Commitment Community College Grants with Roundtable Discussion of Education Leaders and Grant Recipients

Today, Governor Roy Cooper held a roundtable at Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte to highlight the Longleaf Commitment community college grant program. Cooper met with education leaders and grant recipients to spotlight the program and raise awareness for current high school seniors who may be eligible to get a grant to attend community college debt-free.

Governor Cooper Proclaims March 2022 as Students@Work℠ Month

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March 2022 as Students@Work℠ Month in North Carolina.

NC Teachers Win Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards

Six North Carolina educators have won Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards to help strengthen their work in schools, Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Business Committee for Education announced.

Governor Cooper Discusses Mental Health Initiatives in NC Colleges and Universities with Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, NCCU Officials and Students

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined U.S. Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and North Carolina Central University students, faculty and staff to learn more about the work at the university to expand and strengthen mental health services at North Carolina’s higher education institutions.

Governor Cooper Signs Executive Order to Establish the North Carolina Longitudinal Data System Governance Board

Today, at the North Carolina Education Cabinet meeting, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 249 to establish the North Carolina Longitudinal Data System (NCLDS) Governance Board.