Press Releases

Child Care Providers Call on Legislators to Make Governor Cooper’s Proposed Investments in Early Childhood Education

Today, child care center owners and directors across the state are speaking out about their deep concerns for the children and families they serve, their teachers, and the future of child care programs if the North Carolina General Assembly fails to make the critical early childhood education inv

Governor Cooper Tours Annie H. Snipes Academy of Arts & Design in Wilmington During Teacher Appreciation Week, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week at Annie H.

Governor Cooper Tours Smith High School in Greensboro During Teacher Appreciation Week, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week at Smith High School in Greensboro as part of “The Year of Public Sch

Governor Cooper and Democratic Leaders Highlight New Legislation Instituting Moratorium on Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers

Today, Governor Cooper and Democratic legislative leaders held a press conference outlining new legislation that would place a moratorium on more taxpayer-funded private school vouchers until our public schools are fully funded. The Governor was joined by Rep. Robert Reives, Sen.

Republicans Make Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers for Millionaires a Top Priority Instead of Increasing Teacher Pay and Funding Public Schools

Yesterday, Republican legislators signaled that one of their top priorities this session is using more taxpayer money to fund private school vouchers for millionaires instead of increasing teacher pay or fully funding North Carolina’s public schools where more than 8 in 10 students receive an edu

Governor Cooper Honors NASA Astronaut and North Carolina Native Christina Koch, Highlights North Carolina’s Strong Public Schools

Today, Governor Roy Cooper honored NASA Astronaut and North Carolina Native Christina Koch for her accomplishments and celebrated North Carolina’s STEM education programs and strong public schools.

Governor Cooper Joins NASA Astronaut Christina Koch and NC A&T Chancellor Harold Martin to Highlight North Carolina’s Strong STEM Public Education Programs

Today, Governor Roy Cooper joined NASA Astronaut Christina Koch and Chancellor Harold Martin at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to highlight North Carolina’s strong STEM public education programs and discuss how public education has supported their careers.

Governor Cooper and Former UNC System President Tom Ross Release Statements on University System Board of Governors’ Efforts to Abolish Positions and Initiatives that Promote Diversity

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and former UNC System President Tom Ross released statements on efforts by the UNC System Board of Governors to abolish positions and initiatives that promote diversity at public universities in North Carolina.

Governor Cooper Tours Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Dorothy B. Johnson Pre-K Center as part of “The Year of Public Schools” education tour. The Governor was joined by teachers, students, local education leaders and local elected officials as he highlighted the outstanding work being done at the Dorothy B.

The Case Against School Vouchers on Steroids: Governor Cooper Outlines Threats Extreme GOP Plan Poses to Public Schools and Students Across North Carolina

Following his declaration of 2024 as the Year of Public Schools, Governor Roy Cooper is illustrating the risks the extreme Republican voucher plan poses to children and public schools, where more than 8 in 10 North Carolina children attend school .