They’re called mini-grants – the grants capped at $500 that the Lenoir County Education Foundation has awarded to Lenoir County Public School teachers for more than 20 years -- but this year’s totals are major.
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Mike Parker: Was I was doing it all wrong?
I recently heard a news report about the push to change how teachers grade their students’ work from a points-based system to a standard-based evaluation. Part of the ideas behind this push for “equity” in grading includes allowing retakes for tests, multiple revisions for essays, and eliminating behavioral considerations such as late work and absences as part of grades.
Frink teachers honored with statewide awards
The North Carolina Association of Middle Level Education has honored two teachers at EB Frink Middle School with statewide awards.
Neuse News year in review: December
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on December’s most memorable articles.
Neuse News year in review: August
Neuse News delivers hyper-local news to the inbox of our readers every morning at 7:00 AM. Here is a look back on August’s most memorable articles.
Mike Parker: What do teachers wish parents would do?
As this new school year begins, a certain group of people have far more influence on the education of children than they think – parents. Years ago, I read an article from the NEA’s Family-School-Community Partnership Training that outlined “Ten Things That Teachers Want Parents to Do.” This wish list deserves repeating.
Mike Parker: Where have all the teachers gone?
Dr. Mary Ann Wolf, president and executive director of the Public School Forum of North Carolina, published an interesting article in the Neuse News. She began by citing two school administrators who said they could not get applicants for their vacant teaching positions.
Delta Kappa Gamma Buzzing Bee Beginning Teacher Awards for January
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching for the month of January.
LCPS adds to rolls of teachers with National Board Certification
Lenoir County Public Schools continues to add to the roll of teachers who have earned the elite National Board Certification in North Carolina, which already leads the nation in the number of teachers who have successfully completed the rigorous evaluation process.
Travis Towne: It is time to reinstate advanced (6th year and doctoral) degree teacher pay
As many teachers are intimately familiar with, in 2013, the North Carolina General Assembly froze teacher pay due to budgetary constraints and shortfalls. During this process, Session Law 2013-360 Senate Bill 402 Section 8.22 stated that
Buzzing Bee BTs for March
Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching.
ECU partners with LCC to train teachers
Lenoir Community College and East Carolina University have formed an agreement called Partnership Teach, which allows students who have already completed college credit to complete their degree in education online.
LCPS teacher earns statewide award
South Lenoir agriculture teacher Joseph Noble recently received a prestigious award.
Beginning teacher comes to job with year of classroom experience
For a young woman who officially began teaching in her own elementary school classroom for the first time on Monday, Asia Butler has a lot of classroom experience under her belt.
Wilson, Rouse earn LCPS Exceptional Children's Department honors
Two educators who first came to the classroom from jobs outside of teaching were singled out for special honors Tuesday by LCPS’s Exceptional Children’s Department.
Scott Cole: Back to school tips for a successful school year
Scott Cole is not just a Neuse News contributor — he is also a teacher at Ayden-Grifton High School. Here are some tips from Scott on how to prepare your child — regardless of age — for the new school year.