Press Releases
North Carolina to Continue Working Toward Getting Students Back in the Classroom
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.
Governor Cooper Signs 12 Bills into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed 12 bills into law.
Governor Cooper Signs Education Bill into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed the following bill into law:
North Carolina’s First-Ever Ready, Set, App! Development Competition Winners Announced
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.
Governor Cooper Signs School Mental Health Bill into Law
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed a bill on school mental health into law.
Governor Cooper Announces his DRIVE Task Force to Recommend Education Equity Measures
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced appointments to the DRIVE Task Force.
Governor Cooper Proclaims Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-8
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 directs funding to schools to teach and feed students during COVID-19
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 Extends School Closure Date To May; Orders Group Limit To 50 People
Today, Governor Roy Cooper ordered tighter limits on gatherings and extended school closures statewide to May 15, 2020.
Governor Cooper Proclaims March Students@Work Month 2020
Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed March Students@Work Month, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the community-based program that connects middle school students
