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Celebrating Multiculturalism

November 1, 2011 by John Rosales

As the warm sunlight filtered through the trees on Oct. 20 at Oak Hill Elementary School in High Point, NC, the fun was heating up for the children, parents, teachers and community members who swarmed the campus to participate in…
Oak Hill: Back from the Brink

July 21, 2011 by John Rosales

It’s one of the comeback stories of the year among certain educators in North Carolina. Three years ago, Oak Hill Elementary School in High Point had one of the lowest academic performance scores in the state. Two years ago, still…
Volunteer Extraordinaire: Gina Jacobs

May 24, 2011 by John Rosales

When a teacher at Oak Hill Elementary School in High Point, North Carolina was desperate for assistance with three special needs students during lunch periods, she knew who to call: Gina Jacobs. Jacobs does not work for the school district.…
Charting a New Course

May 10, 2011 by John Rosales

The changes taking place at Oak Hill Elementary School in High Point, North Carolina today are among the most remarkable the school has experienced in its 100-plus year history. The school’s recent transition from one of the lowest performing elementary…
Where The Village Helps Support Each Child

March 11, 2011 by PSC Editor

By Christy Levings, NEA Executive Committee The morning of March 2, 2011 rocked with excitement as hundreds of second and third graders put on red and white Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat hats! They filled a theater in downtown…
How Do We Support Educators in Priority Schools?

March 8, 2011 by PSC Editor

By Christy Levings, NEA Executive Committee In North Carolina last week, I visited two alternative high schools that have received SIG dollars with fellow Executive Committee member Paula Monroe. We met hard working teachers and educational support professionals who educate…
Journey to a June Day “Better than Christmas”

March 4, 2011 by PSC Editor

By Paula Monroe, NEA Executive Committee On March 1st Christy Levings and I had the privilege of visiting two alternative high schools in North Carolina – the first one was Davidson Extended Day. In the beginning the staff at Davidson were not…
Community Support Changes Attitudes in Charlotte

December 10, 2010 by Alain Jehlen

Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board members were in for a surprise last November when a PTA president got up to speak at the public comment period of their board meeting. The parent leader proceeded to tell them all about the problems at…
North Carolina: Transformation Tour in Winston-Salem

November 26, 2010 by PSC Editor

By Greg Johnson, NEA Executive Committee On Tuesday, November 23rd, I visited 2 schools in the Winston-Salem Schools. My Association contact was Forsythe County Association of Educators President Tripp Jeffers. Tripp prepared a full day of school visits combined with…
Don’t Be Timid About Twitter

June 27, 2010 by PSC Editor

At NEA’s Priority Schools Campaign, Twitter is used to track and link to news reports and key commentary on school improvement. And live Tweets are often posted from events. If you aren’t among the more than 500 people and organizations following…