September 17, 1787 became the birthday of the U.S. Constitution when delegates to the Constitutional Convention, convened in Philadelphia, met for the last time to sign the document they had created. North Carolina became the 12th of the thirteen … more

By Sandra Cook, NC NIE School’s starting! How do I know? Newspapers tell me so. Ads feature “Back to School” sales. Photos feature parents and children at bus stops and in classrooms, and teachers are shown setting up rooms … more

By Sandra Cook, NC Newspapers in Education The anniversary of the March on Washington held August 28, 1963 offers parents and teachers a “teachable moment.” One example found on the web describes a NC parent, a father from Statesville, age 40, … more

Lisa Lord will receive the Dave Jones award in February 2015 at the NC Press awards ceremony. She and other Dave Jones award recipients answer the question: What motivates teachers to dedicate time on a regular basis to having students read … more