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Stanly Early College graduates 39
At Thursday’s commencement exercises at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center for the Stanly Early College High School, 39 graduates received their diplomas in front of friends and family. The West Stanly High School JROTC presented the colors, then Grace Yang led those in attendance with the Pledge of Allegiance. Callie Burris then gave the invocation. […] The post Stanly Early College graduates 39 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly Chamber graduates Leadership Stanly Class of 2024
The Stanly County Chamber of Commerce has announced the graduates of the 2023-2024 Leadership Stanly Class. Eighteen participants have completed all requirements to graduate and were recognized at a ceremony at the Atrium Health Stanly Magnolia Room on May 21. Graduates of the 2023-2024 Leadership Stanly Class are Jeremy Almond (Trinity Place), Devin Baucom (Stanly […] The post Stanly Chamber graduates Leadership Stanly Class of 2024 appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
Stanly Academy graduates ‘a mighty force to be reckoned with’
With a message of never giving up and facing down obstacles in life, Central Elementary’s auditorium hosted the graduates of the Class of 2024 of the Stanly Academy Learning Center. Four graduates (Dy’Zavious Bivens, David Gould, Lleraldin Rebollar and Rikeyvia Wingate) took part in Thursday’s commencement exercises, attended by Stanly County School Superintendent Dr. Jarrod […] The post Stanly Academy graduates ‘a mighty force to be reckoned with’ appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
South Stanly graduates told to ‘embrace the journey’
Ninety red-clad seniors received diplomas at commencement ceremonies at South Stanly High School’s K.L. Young Stadium on Friday. SSHS Career and Development Coordinator Sharon Huggins delivered the commencement address, encouraging the seniors to take time to enjoy their experiences while moving toward future goals. “Embrace the journey, stay open to new possibilities and trust that […] The post South Stanly graduates told to ‘embrace the journey’ appeared first on The Stanly News & Press.
UNC’s diversity vote will ripple through UNC Charlotte soon
This news analysis appeared first in WFAE reporter Ann Doss Helms' weekly education newsletter. Sign up to get it to your inbox first. Leaders of UNC Charlotte are awaiting further direction on what last week’s UNC System Board of Governors vote will mean for Charlotte’s Diversity and Inclusion Office. The vote repealed a previous diversity policy, effective immediately, and replaced it with a policy that emphasizes “equality of all persons and viewpoints.”
EOS to Help Build Equity in AP History and Government Classrooms under Federal Grant
When Dr. Stacey Brown was Associate Director of Academic Achievement Programs at the University of Maryland, helping low-income and first-generation students successfully transition into college, she noticed a troubling trend: New students would arrive with Advanced Placement classes under their belt, but no college credit on their transcripts. This meant...
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