Dropout prevention & closing gaps committees to meet


The North Carolina General Assembly Dropout Prevention Grant Committee will meet this Thursday, September 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., at the Public School Forum, 3739 National Drive, Suite 100, Raleigh.

Agenda items include a legislative update, revised request for proposals and rubrics, review of non-funded 2007 proposals and group discussion and deliberations.

Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Mary Ann Tharin at mtharin@dpi.state.nc.us.

Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Commission to Meet

The North Carolina Advisory Commission on Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps will meet Wednesday, September 17, from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., in the 7th Floor Board Room, Education Building, 301 N. Wilmington Street, Raleigh.

Members will review their updated report for the State Board of Education and discuss future meeting dates. Questions regarding this meeting should be directed to the NCDPI Communications division at 919.807.3450.