Press Releases
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
Governor Cooper Proclaims Digital Learning Day in North Carolina
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed today Digital Learning Day, highlighting his commitment to strengthening education through innovative, technology-based learning and achieving digital equity in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Working to Meet Critical Education Goal
The Raleigh News & Observer today highlighted North Carolina’s ambitious goal of having 2 million residents with a high-quality postsecondary degree or credential by 2030.
North Carolinians Back Governor Cooper On Affordable Healthcare, School Funding, and Teacher Pay Raises, New Poll Shows
North Carolinians support Governor Roy Cooper’s push for increased school funding, higher teacher pay raises and affordable healthcare by wide margins, a new poll release Friday shows.
At Pitt Community College, Governor Cooper, Administrators and Students Discuss Importance of Finish Line Grant Program
Today, Governor Roy Cooper led a roundtable with Pitt Community College students, graduates, and administrators to highlight key successes in the Finish Line Grants program.
Governor Cooper Announces Grant to Support College and Career Readiness
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced an $825,000 grant to help high school students prepare for college and careers through Communities In Schools of North Carolina’s (CISNC) Jobs for North Carolina’s Graduates (JNCG) program.
Governor Cooper Announces Finish Line Grants Program Has Awarded More Than 3,000 Grants Totaling Over $2 Million to Community College Students
Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced that the Finish Line Grants program has issued more than 3,000 grants and $2 million since the program was announced in July 2018.
North Carolina awarded $56 million to promote children’s well-being and early learning
Governor Roy Cooper announced today that North Carolina will receive $56 million in federal funding over the next seven years to support children’s health and well-being, improve access to high-qua
