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Thomasville City Schools begin clear bag policy in August
THOMASVILLE, N.C. — Thomasville City Schools will implement a clear bag policy starting in August for the 2024-2025 school year. In continued efforts to enhance safety and security, only clear plastic/vinyl bags will be permitted. The district said the main objective of the clear bag policy is to increase...
Windsor 8U All-Stars finish top-two in region
The Windsor 8U All-Star baseball team finished its summer with another reminder that it belongs among the very best area teams in its age division. At the PONY Pinto South Region Championship in High Point, North Carolina, the Windsor boys played from July 5-7 in a field featuring the top six teams from the area. […] The post Windsor 8U All-Stars finish top-two in region appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Improving student success and closing equity gaps: Lessons from Forsyth Tech
A new case study released in June highlights Forsyth Technical Community College as a leader in improving student success and closing racial equity gaps. The case study, from the Pullias Center for Higher Education at the University of Southern California, documents changes implemented at Forsyth Tech under the leadership of president Janet Spriggs. Forsyth Tech used strategic planning to improve the student onboarding experience, which has resulted in higher completion rates and closed racial equity gaps.
High School Notes: UCA cracks top 10 for Wells Fargo Cup
Uwharrie Charter Academy placed eighth in Class 1A for the Wells Fargo Cup for the 2023-24 school year. The award recognizes schools that achieved the best overall athletic performance within each North Carolina High School Athletic Association classification. The winner in Class 1A was Mount Airy, followed by Swain County,...
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