A deeper look at equity in public education.

March 2016 
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Federal Grants Boost N.C.'s 'Early College' High School Push

NC New Schools/Breakthrough Learning's Early College strategies, focus on Design Principles and work-based learning approaches are explored in Education Week's current feature on the federal Investing in Innovation grant program. 

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Lifting the Finance Barrier to Higher Ed

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an often overlooked tool that can help determine a student's eligibility for financial aid including grants, loans and work study opportunities. Many are missing out on this opportunity.
Expanding Access to STEM with 3-D Virtual Technology

New technologies are making STEM learning more interactive and available to a wider number of students. Andrew, a Duplin County school student tells his story of studying the human heart using 3-D technology. 

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Mapping the Future for Rural Communities

Ensuring programs that provide access to college and careers for our rural students is a first step at closing the equity gap that exists between rural and metropolitan communities. Schools cannot do this alone.

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A Shared Vision for Equity

At NC New Schools/Breakthrough Learning, a commitment to equity has always been at the heart of our work. Fundamental to our definition of success is that traditionally under-served populations of students thrive.
Changing the Game for Rural Students

All students deserve a first-rate education. Increased opportunity can open new doors for rural high school students. But the true game changers are motivation and relationships.

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Partner News
  • Nominations are open for the 2016 NC Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Math Teaching (PAEMST) Awards. The deadline to nominate elementary teachers (grades K-6) is April 1, 2016. Click here for details.
  • The Burroughs Wellcome Fund 2016 Student Science Enrichment Program (SSEP) grant awards application is open. These awards provide up to $60,000 per year for three years. The application deadline is April 15, 2016.  Click here for details.

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