(Pictured left to right: Maggie Golden, DeVont'e Arrington) This time of year we at Parents for Public Schools feel both celebratory and sad about our interns moving on. A little…
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This month’s spotlight is on Pitt County Schools' Division of Education and Effective Leadership (DEEL). DEEL implements a unique "R3" grant which focuses on making strong teachers even stronger. "R3" stands for…
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Recently, you’ve likely heard several media outlets covering various bills that will be before our legislators as they meet in the coming days and weeks. We at Parents for Public…
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All public schools in North Carolina receive an annual grade, A-F, from NC DPI. School Report Cards should not be confused with the individual student report cards that parents receive from…
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Each year, Parents for Public Schools of Pitt County facilitates dozens of community conversations about public education with people in our county. We hear about what is going well with…
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School choice often gets a less than positive connotation in many public education circles. And yet, here in Pitt County, we are happy to know that school choice exists. Not…
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"I can't believe it's time for this!" We've heard this from numerous parents lately who have called our office, emailed us, or attended a workshop or a tour. But indeed,…
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Kindergarten 101: January 30 9:30am St. James United Methodist Church Are you the parent or guardian of a rising kindergarten student? Then this program is for you! We know that every…
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Make your environment brighter. When your body is craving more daylight, sitting next to an artificial light—also called a light box—for 30 minutes per day can be as effective as antidepressant medication.…
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We've all seen it. Facebook alerts us to a friend's birthday and says that they are raising money for their favorite cause. We love the person and the easy way…
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