Press Releases
Governor’s School Supply Drive Extended Through January 16
The 4th Annual Governor’s School Supply Drive is being extended to encourage more donations for supplies to support North Carolina students and teachers.
Governor Cooper Encourages High Schoolers to Participate in CyberStart America
Gov. Roy Cooper is encouraging high school students in North Carolina to explore careers in cybersecurity by participating in CyberStart America, an online cybersecurity talent search and competition sponsored by the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation and SANS Institute.
Virtual, Free Arts and Humanities Conference for Teachers and Students December 15-16
All North Carolina teachers and their classes are invited to attend a free two-day online immersive experience for NC educators and their students focused on arts and the humanities.
North Carolina Launches Education Corps to Bring Extra Support to K-12 Schools During COVID-19
Starting in January, students across the state will benefit from the NC Education Corps, a new partnership between the North Carolina State Board of Education, the Office of the Governor, local school systems and the N.C. Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service.
Governor Cooper Kicks Off 4th Annual Governor’s School Supply Drive
This week, Governor Roy Cooper kicks off the 4th Annual Governor’s School Supply Drive.
Governor Encourages High Schoolers to Participate in Ready, Set, App! Competition
Governor Roy Cooper is encouraging high school students across North Carolina to sign up for the Ready, Set, App! Competition by November 30.
Free Remote Learning Conference Available for Teachers, Parents
All North Carolina teachers and parents are invited to attend a free virtual conference on October 28 to help them navigate technology and remote learning.
Public Schools Now Able to Implement Plan A for Elementary Schools
After several weeks of stable COVID-19 trends and continued low virus spread in school settings, Governor Roy Cooper today announced that beginning on October 5, North Carolina public school districts and charter schools can choose to implement Plan A for elementary schools (grades K-5).
Governor Cooper Directs $95.6 Million to Support Students Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Today, Governor Roy Cooper directed $95.6 million in new funding to help support K-12 and postsecondary students most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic who can benefit from support during the upcoming school year.
NC Rural Educators Get Support for Remote Learning
More than 1,300 educators from rural North Carolina participated in a virtual conference focused on remote learning to help them be better prepared to teach throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
