Do you have something GREAT happening in your classroom, school, or during extracurricular activities that you would like to share? If so, please send the details to goodnews@cravenk12.org

Your submission could possibly be featured on the district's social media, website, and distributed through the IN THE KNOW Newsletters.

Craven County Schools has the BEST staff, students, families, and community members so we need to share our story! So don't be shy and share away.

BRIGHT IDEAS EDUCATION GRANTS

The 23-24 school year is underway and Carteret-Craven Electric Cooperative (CCEC) wants to help educators bring creative learning projects to life!

CCEC is providing Bright Ideas Education Grants of up to $1,000 to PreK-12 teachers in Carteret and Craven counties. The application deadline is Sept. 15. Grants will be awarded in mid-October. Interested applicants can learn more and apply at www.ncbrightideas.com<http://www.ncbrightideas.com>.

The cooperative plans to award more than $28,000 this year, funding projects in all curriculum areas including art, history, math, reading, science, and technology. Educators can apply as individuals or as a team and must include a budget, project goals, implementation plan, and description of how the project will engage students and enhance their success.

Please visit www.ccemc.com/BrightIdeas to find details on submission and eligibility requirements. Contact Melissa Glenn with any questions.

Testing Reimbursement

                                          

DEADLINE is May 31, 2024

The office of Human Resources is NOW offering Testing Reimbursement for a LIMITED TIME for PRAXIS II or Pearson Exams. If you are a (n): 

• High school teacher who took a required licensure exam test to become highly qualified for grades 9-12
• Middle grades teacher who took a required licensure exam to become highly qualified for grades 6-9
• Elementary teacher who took the required licensure exam to become highly qualified for grades K-6
• EC teacher who took a required exam to become highly qualified for Exceptional Children in grades K-12
• CTE teacher who took a required exam to become highly qualified for Career and Technical Education
• Fully licensed teacher who has added an area of high need, including Math, Science, and EC (is currently teaching in one of these areas). Proof of a submitted application to add the tested area to your current teaching license to NCDPI (screenshot or email) or Updated NC License

Required documentation:

1) Verification of payment (paid receipt) for the required exam fee is attached. 

2) The passing score report.

ONE TIME FOR ONE EXAM ONLY. Funds are LIMITED (First come, first serve).

Reimbursement form link: https://www.cravenk12.org/Page/20987

*The test must have already been completed. Not valid until a score report has been received. Testing should have occurred from 7/1/23 to the present day.

LOCAL PRODUCTION OFFERS SCHOOL SHOW DATES

The Rivertowne Players will be offering Newsies Jr. this fall. If you are interested in attending this production with your class as a field trip, please seek prior approval from your principal. The reservation form can be accessed at: https://www.rivertowneplayers.org/jr-show-school-performances

In honor of Constitution Week, the Richard Dobbs-Spaight Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution has provided resources for all educators. To access this content please click here.

Discovery Education Fall Workshop

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