North Carolina Department of Public Instruction Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on September 2, 2026 - 15:33 GMT

2026 Graduation Rate Reaches Historic High, Accountability Results Continue Positive Trend for North Carolina Public School ...

North Carolina public school students marked another year of noteworthy academic progress in 2025-26, achieving a record-high graduation rate and improving performance on most standardized tests, according to data presented Wednesday to the State Board of …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 20:36 GMT

NCDPI Marks One Year of Achieving Educational Excellence, Launches Public Dashboard as North Carolinians Answer the Call to Get ...

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) marked the one-year anniversary of Achieving Educational Excellence, the state's 2025-2030 strategic plan, with the public launch of a new online dashboard tracking the plan's progress …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 18:09 GMT

2025 North Carolina High School Survey Shows Improvement in Student Safety, Risk Behaviors

North Carolina public high school students reported improved outcomes in health and safety related behaviors according to the 2025 North Carolina High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), presented to the State Board of Education today. Notably, the …

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Published on July 14, 2026 - 21:15 GMT

North Carolina Public Schools Earn 2026 Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) State Leadership Award

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) received the Southern Regional Education Board's (SREB) 2026 State Leadership Award, presented today at SREB's Making Schools Work Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The award recognizes …

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Published on June 23, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

North Carolina Places Second in the Nation at the SkillsUSA National Championships

North Carolina’s career and technical education (CTE) students brought home 79 medals from the 61st annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference — the second-highest medal total of any state in the country. The state’s community college …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 19:25 GMT

Superintendent Maurice "Mo" Green Launches North Carolina Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council to Strengthen Family Voice in ...

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction today announced the launch of the North Carolina Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council, a new statewide initiative designed to strengthen meaningful family engagement in public education and support …

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Published on May 21, 2026 - 18:41 GMT

Public Comment on Proposed Tydings Waiver for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant

Notice is hereby given that the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is submitting a Tydings Waiver with respect to Fiscal Years (FY) 2021, 2022, and 2023 funds for Title IV, Part B, of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) …

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Published on May 15, 2026 - 19:06 GMT

Wake County Principal Named 2026 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year

Dr. Mariah Walker, principal of Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy (WYWLA), is the 2026 Wells Fargo Principal of the Year. The announcement was made today at an awards luncheon honoring Walker and eight other regional finalists at the Umstead Hotel …

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Published on May 7, 2026 - 16:26 GMT

Four Additional North Carolina Schools Selected to Expand $25 Million Golden LEAF Schools Initiative

Four additional North Carolina middle schools have been selected to join the Personalized, Competency-Based Education (PCBE) Cohort of the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative, expanding the number of schools in the five-year, $25 million initiative made …

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Published on April 28, 2026 - 14:06 GMT

Nearly 600 NC Schools Receive Recognition for Extraordinary Support of Military Students, Families

North Carolina has long been home to a large population of active duty, guard, reserve and veteran armed service members. In recognition of the state’s rich military history, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is pleased to …

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Published on April 24, 2026 - 22:28 GMT

Onslow County High School Teacher Named 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year

Cason Justice, a history teacher at Swansboro High School, was named the 2026 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made today at an awards luncheon honoring Justice and eight other regional finalists at the …

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Published on April 20, 2026 - 18:02 GMT

Orange County administrator named National Principal of the Year

Jason Johnson, Orange High School principal and the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year, was named the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) 2026 National High School Principal of the Year. He received the …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

NCDPI Announces 2026 Digital Learning Initiative Instructional Innovation Grant RFP

Last week, the State Board of Education approved the Instructional Innovation Grant which will benefit North Carolina public schools’ Digital Learning Initiative (DLI). This competitive grant opportunity is designed to support North Carolina Public School …

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Published on April 1, 2026 - 17:17 GMT

More than half of NC public school graduates passed college-level courses while in high school

Historic percentages of North Carolina public school students are enrolling and succeeding in college-level courses while still in high school, according to new data presented to the State Board of Education today. Data from the Class of 2025 shows that …

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Published on March 4, 2026 - 17:41 GMT

Report shows strong principal retention, teacher attrition rates hold steady for 2024-25 school year

The latest data on employment trends for North Carolina public school educators, presented today to the North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE), show strong principal retention and teacher attrition increased less than a quarter of a percentage point …

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Published on February 25, 2026 - 16:46 GMT

CHASE High Team Wins 2026 NC Jr. Chef Competition

While five high school finalist teams competed in the annual North Carolina Jr. Chef cook-off this month to create unique school lunch entrée recipes, the “Gold Standard” team from CHASE High School (Rutherford County Schools) won first place in the 2026 …

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Published on February 19, 2026 - 20:48 GMT

NC Principal of the Year Finalists Announced

Nine public school leaders from across the state have been recognized as regional Principals of the Year. On May 15, one will be named the 2026 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year at a ceremony hosted at The Umstead Hotel & Spa in Cary. “ …

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Published on February 13, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

NC Public Schools Awarded More Than $11 Million to Expand School-Based Mental Health Services

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) has been awarded more than $11 million in federal funding to strengthen school-based mental health services, following a recent announcement from the U.S. Department of Education. The two grants …

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Published on February 9, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Nearly One Quarter of Public High School Seniors Access Higher Education through NC College Connect

More than 23,000 public high school seniors have accepted direct admission offers from North Carolina colleges and universities through the NC College Connect program. Between August 2025 and January 2026, students accepted more than 88,000 offers from …

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Published on February 4, 2026 - 19:58 GMT

North Carolina CTE Students Earn Record-Breaking 382,964 Industry Credentials in 2024-2025

North Carolina Career and Technical Education (CTE) students earned a record 382,964 industry-recognized credentials during the 2024-2025 academic year, the highest total in state history, according to a report released today by the North Carolina …

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