North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services teamed up with the state Department of Public Instruction to compose an Action Plan to address what is described as an “urgent” youth mental health and behavioral health crisis. The plan, released on Tuesday, cites a needed investment in the state’s school systems.

According to a statewide report, fewer North Carolina public school teachers left the profession last year compared to the year before. But beginning teachers left at higher rates than those with more experience. 

A statewide report shows weapon possession incidents have increased in North Carolina schools, including in the Triad, from pre-pandemic levels. 

The 2021 North Carolina Youth Risk Behavior Survey data shows an increase in suicidal thoughts and behaviors among students. 

A dozen North Carolina school districts received a total of $800,000 this year from the state’s Coding and Mobile App Development Grant program.

North Carolina's State Superintendent has made an "emergency purchase" which will allow the continued use of the e-learning program Istation.

North Carolina will receive $10 million in additional federal support for its Charter School Program. 

State officials announced the funding on Tuesday.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Superintendent Beverly Emory is