Topics Related to Education

As North Carolina Returns to School, Republican Legislators Continue to Make it Harder for Public Schools to Succeed

As the school year begins, Governor Roy Cooper will continue “The Year of Public Schools,” highlighting the amazing things happening in North Carolina public schools and urging the legislature to fully fund public education and make meaningful investments in teacher pay.

Governor Cooper Announces $4 Million Grant for North Carolina Apprenticeship Expansion

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the North Carolina Business Committee of Education (NCBCE) has been awarded $4 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand the use of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in high-demand fields.

Governor Cooper Visits New Teacher Orientation in Guilford County, Highlights How Strong Public Schools Make Strong Communities Ahead of the Start of the School Year

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited the 2024 Right Start New Teacher Orientation in Guilford County where he highlighted the amazing work done by North Carolina’s public schools and teachers. The Governor was joined by Guilford County Schools Superintendent Dr.

Governor Cooper Visits Governor’s School West at Greensboro College, Highlights Strong Public Education Programs in North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Governor’s School West at Greensboro College where he highlighted strong public education programs in North Ca

Governor Cooper Kicks Off Annual School Supply Drive to Support Public Schools, Students and Teachers Across North Carolina

Today, Governor Roy Cooper announced the beginning of the Governor’s School Supply Drive, encouraging people across the state to donate school supplies in support of public schools, students and teachers.

Governor Cooper Visits SEED Summer Apprenticeship Academy at Wayne Community College, Highlights Work-Based Learning Opportunities in Public Schools

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Wayne Community College to highlight the Southeastern Education and Economic Development (SEED) Summer Apprenticeship Academy.

Governor Cooper Visits Concord Child Care Center, Highlights Urgent Funding Need For Early Childhood Education and Child Care

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Cabarrus Bilingual Preschool in Concord and visited multiple classrooms to see strong child care in action as well as learning and growing through engaging activities.

Governor Cooper Visits Charlotte Child Care Center, Highlights Urgent Funding Need For Early Childhood Education and Child Care

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited The Early Learning Center Preschool in Charlotte and visited several classrooms to see strong child care in action as well as learning and growing through engaging activities. The Governor was joined by President and CEO of Child Care Resources Inc.

Major North Carolina Employers Agree: Meaningful Investments in Child Care and Early Childhood Education are Critical to Strengthening Our Workforce and Economy

Today, employers across the state join Governor Roy Cooper in encouraging investments in quality child care to help businesses recruit and retain talent and develop a thriving economy across the state.

Governor Cooper Visits Raleigh Child Care Center, Highlights Urgent Funding Need for Early Childhood Education and Child Care

Today, Governor Roy Cooper visited Academically Based Child in Raleigh and visited several classrooms to see strong child care in action as well as learning and growing through engaging activities.