Press Releases

Expanded Republican Voucher Scheme Would Have Disastrous Impacts on Public School Budgets

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Washington Gifted and Talented Magnet Elementary School in Raleigh to emphasize the dangerous impacts of extreme legislation proposed by Republican legislators that would dismantle public education in North Carolina in favor of increased taxpayer funding for unaccountable private school vouchers.

A State of Emergency for Public Education: In Special Address, Governor Cooper Issues Call to Action to Protect Public Schools Amid Spate of Extreme Legislation

In a special address today, Governor Roy Cooper declared that public education in North Carolina is facing a state of emergency.

Following Significant Student Learning Recovery, Governor Cooper Urges General Assembly to Make Major Investments in Public Education

Today, Governor Roy Cooper urged state legislators to make major investments in public education following a report from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction that showed students across the state experienced significant learning recovery in nearly every subject during the 2021-22 school year.

Governor Cooper Proclaims April as STEM Education Month in North Carolina

Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed April as STEM Education Month in North Carolina to highlight the positive impacts of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and recognize STEM educators across the state that are preparing students for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Governor Cooper Highlights Tech Team Program and Proposed Budget Investments in Education at High School in Durham

Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Information Technology Secretary Jim Weaver toured Southern School of Energy and Sustainability in Durham.

Governor Cooper Visits Child Care Center in Asheville, Highlights Proposed Budget Investments in Child Care Centers

Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured the Irene Wortham Early Learning Center in Asheville to highlight recommended budget investments to support children, families and businesses.

Governor Cooper Highlights Budget Investments in Early Education at Child Care Center in Charlotte

Today, Governor Roy Cooper toured Lollipop Child Development Center in Charlotte to highlight recommended budget investments that will support children, families and businesses.

Governor Cooper Visits Public School in Wilmington, Highlights Proposed Budget Investments in Teachers and Education

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Winter Park Elementary School in Wilmington and highlighted his recommended budget investments to support teachers, students and schools.

Governor Cooper Visits Public Schools, Highlights Budget Investments in Education

Governor Roy Cooper today highlighted his recommended investments in schools, teachers and families with visits to Scurlock Elementary School in Hoke County and Northern Guilford High School in Guilford County.

Second Annual N.C. Education Datathon Brings Student Teams Together to Analyze Access to Out-of-School Resources

On March 6-7, the N.C. Department of Information Technology’s (NCDIT) Government Data Analytics Center, The Hunt Institute and the Office of Governor Roy Cooper partnered to sponsor the second annual North Carolina Education Datathon.