Education Archives - Page 2 of 2

North Carolina offers schools $1 million to help take students on field trips

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — There’s a new $1 million pilot project to help North Carolina public schools get financial reimbursements for taking students on field trips to places like state museums, aquariums and historic sites. Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and his administration’s natural and cultural resources secretary on Wednesday unveiled the new “Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund.” K-12 schools can seek reimbursements for the cost of students visiting dozens of state-managed attractions for things like entry fees, transportation or meals. Schools with high percentages of students from low-income families will receive priority. And there will be a set-aside for western schools affected by Hurricane Helene.… Continue Reading

Wake County public libraries offer free online tutoring

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL) has partnered with Tutor.com to offer free, on-demand online tutoring for all library cardholders. This new service provides students, parents, and adult learners with help across a wide range of subjects, including many available in Spanish. Through Tutor.com, library cardholders can receive one-on-one assistance in math, science, English, and more via two-way text-chat. The service supports learners of all ages, including homework help, test prep, and writing improvement. … Continue Reading

Is ‘Judge Judy’ on the Supreme Court? Lack of civics knowledge leads to colleges filling the gap

BLUFFTON, South Carolina (AP) — Surveys show that a third of American adults can’t name the three branches of the federal government. One found that 10% of college graduates think TV’s “Judge Judy” serves on the U.S. Supreme Court. Many people think it’s time for a new push for civics instruction in college. Advocates say civics _ the study of citizens’ rights and responsibilities _ fosters a sense of unity and an ability to deal with disagreement. It empowers citizens, and maybe it can heal America’s divisions. But there’s an ongoing debate over whether legislatures should impose these mandates or it should be left up to academics to decide how to fit this into their curricula.… Continue Reading

State Board of Education chair Eric Davis says NC schools are closing achievement gaps caused by pandemic

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The pandemic recovery is continuing in classrooms but one of the state’s top education leaders says there’s still plenty of work that needs to be done. State Board of Education chair Eric Davis was a recent guest on Carolina Newsmakers hosted by Don Curtis. He said student test results are trending in the right direction. “We’re closing the gap that was created by the pandemic,” said Davis. “And I want to thank our teachers, principals, parents, students and all of those who volunteered to help our students catch up, recover and close that gap that the pandemic created.”… Continue Reading

AI in N.C. schools

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – With the introduction of artificial intelligence into many schools across the state, teachers and students are figuring out how to navigate the new technology in the classroom. Generative AI is being used in more industries, and educators are tasked with teaching students how to use it properly. Allison Reid, Wake County Schools director of digital learning and libraries, tells WPTF News that teachers have also been learning how to put AI to work.… Continue Reading