Press Releases
North Carolina Receives $4.5-million Early Childhood Grant, Governor Cooper Announces
North Carolina has been awarded a $4.5-million preschool development grant, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The grant will help North Carolina improve the health, safety, and developmental and academic readiness of young children across the state.
North Carolina Education and Business Leaders Work to Shape the Future of Computer Science Education for the State
K-12 educators, Career Technical Education coordinators, representatives from the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, and representatives from the Fidelity Investments IT talent development program will participate in the Experience More Comp Sci Educator Workshop at the Experience More Summit on Work-Based Learning on December 7.
In Harnett County School Visit, Gov. Cooper Signs Proclamation For American Education Week
Today, Governor Roy Cooper proclaimed November 12-16 as American Education Week in a visit to Gentry Primary School in Harnett County.
North Carolina Launches Educator Discovery Awards to Help Public School Teachers Connect Students with Careers
A new program will help North Carolina public school teachers get the training and experience they need to provide more opportunities for their students to learn about promising careers.
Gov. Cooper Delivers Supplies Collected from the 2nd Annual Governor’s School Supply Drive
Today, Governor Roy Cooper delivered supplies collected from the Governor’s 2nd Annual School Supply Drive to Hidden Valley Elementary School in Charlotte. Supplies are being delivered to schools across the state as part of the annual drive.
Governor Cooper Directs DHHS to Create and Lead State Action Plan to Improve Early Childhood Outcomes
Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order today directing North Carolina to create an Early Childhood Action Plan. The plan to be developed by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will be devoted to the health, safety, and developmental and academic readiness of young children across the state.
Comment from Chair of the Commission on Access to Sound Basic Education on Budget Cuts Aimed at Low-Performing Schools
In response to a General Assembly-mandated $5.1 million budget cut for the 2018-19 fiscal year, the Department of Public Instruction in June announced that it was eliminating 61 positions, includin
Governor Cooper Announces Finish Line Grants Program to Help Community College Students Complete Training
Today, Governor Cooper announced the Finish Line Grants program to help community college students who face unforeseen financial emergencies complete their training. The program will leverage up to $7 million in federal funds to help students pay for course materials, housing, medical needs, dependent care, or other financial emergencies that students may face through no fault of their own.
Governor Cooper Vetoes GOP Special Interest Budget for Failing Public Education
Today, Governor Cooper was joined by teachers and other public school personnel to speak about his veto of the budget crafted in secret and passed last week by legislative Republicans.
Governor Cooper's Remarks as Prepared: NCAE March for Students & Rally for Respect
Today, Governor Roy Cooper delivered remarks at the North Carolina Association of Educators March for Students & Rally for Respect on Bicentennial Plaza in downtown Raleigh. See below for his remarks as prepared.
