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Making Science a Curiosity-Provoking Adventure Back to Blog emoore21  Making Science a Curiosity-Provoking Adventure (Originally titled “Sensemaking in Science”) In this article in Educational Leadership, Thomas McKenna (Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education) says that somewhere between young children’s boundless curiosity (kids’ questions about a large mushroom they discovered on the playground) and high-school science…

Bridging Education and Industry: The Pre-Apprenticeship Advantage  Back to Blog April 30, 2026 emoore21 Bridging Education and Industry: The Pre-Apprenticeship Advantage   Written By: Jameya Jones, Ed.D. Career and Technical Education Specialist Jameya@ncpubliccharters.org   There is more than one path to success for today’s youth, and thinking outside of the traditional college pathway can open…

Why Serve on a Board of Directors for a North Carolina Charter School? Back to Blog April 30, 2026 emoore21 Why Serve on a Board of Directors for a North Carolina Charter School? Serving on the board of directors for a North Carolina charter school is more than a volunteer role—it’s an opportunity to shape…

Congratulations to the 2025- 2026 W.I.S.E. Cohort Graduates! Back to Blog April 28, 2026 emoore21 This year, nine ladies from across the state participated in our 2025-2026 W.I.S.E. Cohort!  W.I.S.E. stands for Women Inspiring and Seeking Empowerment and has been a program of NCAPCS for many years.  Being in the cohort is a seven-month commitment…

Clover Garden School – Celebrating 25 Years! Back to Blog April 27, 2026 emoore21 On Saturday, April 25, Clover Garden School in Burlington, NC, celebrated a major milestone—its 25th anniversary as a North Carolina charter school. The event honored both the school’s rich history and its bright future. The stage was framed with student artwork,…

RAMA STEM NIGHT! Back to Blog April 24, 2026 emoore21 On April 22nd, something special happened at Reaching All Minds Academy in Durham—and it wasn’t just another day on the calendar. It was Earth Day, and the school turned it into a full-on celebration of creativity, community, and curiosity. The excitement didn’t stop when the…

Neuse Charter Senior Isabella Strickland Awarded Prestigious FloSports Cross CountryScholarship Back to Blog April 23, 2026 emoore21 Smithfield, NC – April 23, 2026   Neuse Charter Senior Isabella Strickland Awarded Prestigious FloSports Cross Country Scholarship SMITHFIELD, NC — Neuse Charter School is proud to announce that Senior student-athlete Isabella “Bella” Strickland has been named a…

April 21, 2026 | Legislative Update | The Return of Short Session Back to Blog April 21, 2026 emoore21 The North Carolina General Assembly returns to Raleigh today to begin the 2026 Short Session, and this year’s session carries more weight than a typical even-year session. Ordinarily, the short session is focused on making adjustments…

Kendra Scott Foundation & Ash Britt Supports Reading in NC Charter Schools! Back to Blog April 20, 2026 emoore21 Kendra Scott Foundation & Ash Britt Supports Reading in NC Charter Schools!   On April 16th, New Dimensions Charter School in Morganton was presented with its very own Yellow Library from the Kendra Scott Foundation.  The…

Piedmont Community Charter High School Students Win National Sustainability Grant Back to Blog April 18, 2026 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Piedmont Community Charter High School Students Win National Sustainability Grant High School students at Piedmont Community Charter School have earned national recognition after being one of only two schools awarded a $10,000 grant through the Coca-Cola…