Press Releases

Governor Roy Cooper today shared that North Carolina will continue working with schools, teachers, parents, and health experts to ensure that plans for school this coming year will protect everybody, especially those at high-risk.

Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed 12 bills into law.

     

    Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:

    Three teams of students from North Carolina high schools developed winning mobile apps in the state’s first-ever Ready, Set, App! Contest sponsored by the North Carolina Business Committee (NCBCE) in partnership with Lenovo.

    Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed a bill on school mental health into law.

    Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to the DRIVE Task Force.

    Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed May 4 - May 8 Teacher Appreciation Week in North Carolina to recognize the significant impact teachers make on our children and our state’s future.

    Governor Cooper directed $50 million in school funding flexibility to help public schools and support the greatest needs to serve students during the COVID-19 crisis. Governor Cooper has ordered North Carolina public schools to remain closed to in-class instruction through May 15.

    Today, Governor Roy Cooper ordered tighter limits on gatherings and extended school closures statewide to May 15, 2020.

    Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed March Students@Work Month, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the community-based program that connects middle school students to local businesses.