Barnes & Noble has a long tradition of supporting education in Pitt County. On August 18th, Barnes and Noble is hosting a Bookfair that will benefit Parents for Public Schools.…
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Most frequently asked back to school question: "When is the Open House at my child's school?" Pitt County Schools' Open Houses are scheduled for Thursday August 22, 2019. Elementary School Open…
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*Have your child follow a checklist to promote independence and responsibility. For younger children, make a checklist with pictures of things they need to do before school. Laminate it so…
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With the graduation of 16 new PEP education advocates, we now have 70 PEP graduates (four cohorts) living and working in Pitt County. That means 70 parents and community members who committed…
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Keep those young brains active! North Carolina is full of fun and educational activities for you and your children throughout the summer months: Attend a movie on the lawn at the…
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Pitt County Schools recently submitted a budget request to the Pitt County Commissioners that includes enough funding to raise the current teacher supplement to 7% (currently 3.5 for beginning teachers…
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Last May over 20,000 public school employees and supporters wore "Red for Ed" and marched in Raleigh to educate our state's legislators about NC's public education needs. This year, the…
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Many Pitt County Schools high school students take AP (Advanced Placement) classes. If they score high enough on their end-of-the-year AP exams, these classes may be counted as college credits. …
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(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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