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Watauga Co. Supt. Finalist for NC CTE Award | Boone Source

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Watauga County Schools Superintendent Named Finalist for Inaugural State CTE Award

Dr. Leslie Alexander of Watauga County Schools Has Been Selected as a Northwest Regional Finalist for the North Carolina CTE Superintendent of the Year Award, Recognizing Her Leadership in Career and Technical Education.

61 views·Oct 14

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North Carolina Schools See Widening Racial Disparities in Discipline and Academics

A New Report From the Southern Coalition for Social Justice Indicates That Key Racial Gaps in Public Education Are Growing Worse, Particularly in Suspensions, Juvenile Complaints, and College Readiness.

60 views·Oct 13

Watauga School Board Tackles Social Media, Facilities

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Watauga School Board to Tackle Social Media Litigation, Facility Plans

The Watauga County Board of Education's Oct. 13 Meeting Agenda Includes a Proposed Wrestling Facility, the 2025-26 Audit Report, and an Early Childhood Education Partnership.

44 views·Oct 11

RISE Caldwell-Watauga: Local Student Careers | Boone

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RISE Caldwell-Watauga Highlighted for Connecting Students to Local Careers

A Recent Feature From Educationnc Spotlights How the Regional Program Is Fostering Career Pathways for Students Across Caldwell and Watauga Counties.

60 views·Sep 30

Valle Crucis School Delay in Watauga County | Boone Source

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New Valle Crucis School Faces Potential Delay, Contingency Plans in Place

Officials Are Monitoring the Final Stages of Construction, with Alternative Sites Prepared If the New Facility Is Not Ready for the August 18 Start of the 2025–2026 Academic Year.

47 views·Sep 24

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North Carolina Public Schools Achieve Record Graduation Rate, Higher Test Scores in 2025-26

High Country Students Contributed to Statewide Academic Gains, with Improvements in Proficiency and College Readiness.

56 views·Sep 16

Boone Source: Federal Funds Boost Watauga School Health

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Federal Funding Boosts School-Based Health Services Across Rural Nc, Including High Country

Governor Josh Stein Announced $1.25 Million in Federal Funding to Enhance School-Based Health Centers, with the Appalachian District Health Department Among the Recipients Serving Watauga, Ashe, Avery, and Alleghany Counties.

73 views·Sep 15

NC Lottery Audit: School Funds Down in Watauga | Boone

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Online Slot-Style Games Boost NC Lottery Sales While Lowering School Fund Share, Audit Finds

A New State Audit Reveals a Significant Shift in North Carolina Education Lottery Revenue, with Digital Instant Games Driving Growth but Shrinking the Percentage of Funds Reaching Public Schools.

28 views·Sep 12

watauga School Board Votes on Budget, Turf & Policy

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Watauga School Board Prepares for Key Votes on Budget, Turf Field, and Policy Overhaul

The Watauga County Board of Education Is Set to Review Major Financial and Operational Matters, Including a Synthetic Turf Field Contract and Numerous Policy Revisions, at Its Upcoming Sept. 14 Meeting.

30 views·Sep 12