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A Shared Vision of Equity: Pursuing Excellence for All

March 18, 2016

A Shared Vision of Equity: Pursuing Excellence for All

There’s a growing national conversation about equity and how our public systems - from schools to the justice system - impact the access each person has to reach success in life. At NC New School…

March 17, 2016

Changing the Game for Rural High School Students

All students are entitled to a first-rate education, however, how do they achieve it? Increased opportunity for high school students in a poor, rural county is a true game changer, but opportunity al…

March 16, 2016

Work-based learning is more than “making copies”

When my daughter was in high school, she participated in an internship where she received a course credit for her part-time employment as a nursery attendant at the local fitness gym. Was she aiming f…
Leap Year: advance to prevent falling behind

February 29, 2016

Leap Year: advance to prevent falling behind

Nearly every four years, we add an extra day to the calendar in the form of February 29, also known as Leap Day. Put simply, these additional 24 hours are built into the calendar to ensure that it sta…
Powering minds through industry connections

February 22, 2016

Powering minds through industry connections

Have you ever wondered where electricity comes from? I know I have. I’ve also wondered about the people that make it happen. I recently had the opportunity to tour Siemens Charlotte Energy Hub and f…