As many public school districts kick off the traditional calendar year this week, new research from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is showing the importance of physical activity in producing better academic achievement. UNCG researchers found that a burst of physical activity in the classroom may be enough to boost children's performance on standardized tests.
At just 21, Ethan Clark is the founder and owner of North Carolina's Weather Authority, which he initially began in middle school. His weather page became a trusted source for the community, especially during Tropical Storm Helene when he alerted residents of Western North Carolina ahead of major news outlets, giving them critical time to act.
Is there any more potent political issue in North Carolina than education? Probably not.
Since the start of the 21st century, most other states — and most of our neighbors — have made larger gains in student achievement than North Carolina has.
Which public school systems exhibit the greatest success in helping disadvantaged students achieve proficiency?
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