public schools
New study ranks NC schools about in the middle nationwide
July 26. WalletHub compared K-12 public schools in 50 states and the District of Columbia across 32 key metrics and North Carolina came out in the middle in terms of overall quality. The analysis accounted for test performance, funding, safety, class size and instructor credentials, as well as graduation rates and math test scores. North […]
Sponsors, vendors sought for Back to School Bash
July 26. The town will celebrate the end of summer and kick off the 2022-23 school year with a fun family event. The gates for the Back to School Bash at Robbins Park open at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20, with: Face painting Corn hole and other yard games Crafts and activities Glow sticks Appearances […]
Study puts NC at 30th in public education nationwide; Q&A with school expert
July 28. By Dave Yochum. With COVID-19 and education top off mind for parents and community leaders, quality of schools is important. How can parents decide where to enroll their kids? The answer varies according to one’s outlook on public vs, private education, purse strings and each student’s needs. For the majority of families, public […]
