Press Releases
North Carolina’s 2018 Juvenile Crime Rate Dips to Lowest Rate Recorded
North Carolina’s juvenile crime rate fell to its lowest point since the state began recording juvenile crime data – 16.18 complaints per every 1,000 kids – according to the latest report from the Department of Public Safety’s Juvenile Justice section.
Three N.C. Teachers to Receive Governor’s Educator Discovery Awards
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and the North Carolina Business Committee for Education announced the second round of teachers to receive the Governor’s Educator Discovery Award. Greg Eyman from Brentwood Magnet Elementary School of Engineering in Wake County, Tyreisha Jeffrey from Northern High School in Durham County and Melissa Justen from Avery’s Creek Elementary School in Buncombe County will each receive a $1,000 award to pay for professional development.
Early Childhood Educators and Child Care Owners Share Stories of Grief, Urge Legislators to Close Health Care Coverage Gap
In a round table discussion with Governor Roy Cooper and Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy Cohen, early childhood professionals from across North Carolina shared stories of how the health care coverage gap is negatively affecting their colleagues.
Middle School Teachers Get Hands-On Experience in STEM Careers
On Monday, March 25, 2019, North Carolina middle school teachers will learn how to connect classroom teaching to STEM careers at the second-annual emPowering STEM Classroom to Career Conference, held at the GSK headquarters in Research Triangle Park.
Governor Cooper Launches Initiative to Increase Broadband Connectivity
Governor Cooper today issued Executive Order No. 91 to increase internet access across North Carolina including through a new Governor’s Task Force on Connecting North Carolina.
Gov. Cooper Launches Plan for Better Teacher Pay, Stronger Public Schools
Governor Roy Cooper today proposed a plan to raise teacher pay and a strong education bond to benefit schools from kindergarten through college.
Governor Cooper Proclaims March as Students@Work℠ Month
Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed March as Students@Work℠ Month in North Carolina.
Governor Cooper Releases 2019 NC Early Childhood Action Plan
Today at the Early Childhood Summit in Raleigh, Governor Roy Cooper will release the state’s 2019 NC Early Childhood Action Plan
Governor Cooper Encourages North Carolina Students to Join Innovative Cybersecurity Competition
North Carolina students can explore cybersecurity and computer science careers by competing in online games as part of a national contest, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.
Special Committee on School Shootings Presents Recommendations to Governor Roy Cooper
To strengthen school safety and help prevent school shootings, North Carolina schools needs to ramp up training for law enforcement and educators, improve physical security at schools, gather better information about potential threats, and invest in more mental health support for schools
