When the 2023-24 school year began at the end of August, North Carolina’s public schools did not have a budget. That is not okay. Just two weeks prior to the start of school, the General Assembly approved Senate Bill 49, a very complex piece of legislation known as the Parents’
When it comes to applying for college, figuring out how to pay for it is typically the most daunting part for parents; for students it’s likely writing the essay. With October being the College Foundation of North Carolina’s Countdown to College month, CEF has rounded up some tips to help
If your kids headed back to school or started kindergarten this fall, chances are at least one of their teachers is either not fully licensed* or experienced (having taught 3+ years). According to a 2023 BEST NC report on teacher pay in North Carolina, 26 percent of Chatham County public
It’s August which means it’s back to school for traditional public school students. While you’re shopping for supplies and filling out endless forms, now’s also the time to start thinking about how you want to be involved in your child’s education as myriad organizations will be vying for your time
Strong public schools benefit all Chatham County residents by educating our youth and generating the workforce of tomorrow. When our students have access to the resources they need and varied curriculum options, they are ready for college or career. Strong public schools also increase home values. Economists estimate that a
Teachers change lives. They serve as mentors and role models; they encourage and motivate; and they help their students learn a thing or two. In fact, research shows that teachers matter more to student achievement than any other aspect of schooling. According to a RAND (rand.org) article on teacher effectiveness,
April 2023 As members of the NC Education Partners, we are dedicated to ensuring that each NC student has access to quality public education that meets their needs, so they are able to graduate from high school on-time and pursue either a postsecondary degree or high-quality, industry-aligned credential. Adequately investing
Volunteers needed! Each year the Chatham Education Foundation holds free book fairs at several Chatham County Schools’ elementary and middle schools in low-income areas. We call them Books on Break, as the goal is to let students choose and keep books that they can read over the summer. This year,
What does it take to get 20,000+ books into the hands of children who need books? People who love books! Because as any book lover knows, people who love books, love to share books with others. Take Lily Jordan, a Northwood High School senior, who has been filling up three
Chatham Reads is a partnership led by Chatham County Schools and the Chatham Education Foundation partnering with other local organizations to bring awareness of literacy and literacy resources to the community. The mission of Chatham Reads is to foster community partnerships that are dedicated to ensuring that literacy and reading