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Do you have a question about recently-passed legislation that may affect public schools? If so, the answer may be found in the 2012 Report on Education Legislation, which is now available online at http://legislative.ncpublicschools.gov/resources-for-legislation/2012/2012.9.9-2012.legislative.book.pdf/view. The 206-page book includes summaries of all legislation affecting public education including individual bills, special provisions of the budget, and the “money report.” It also includes copies of individually passed bills and relevant portions of the budget. The book serves as a reference for legislation that …

Vance-Granville Community College held a pinning ceremony for its 2012 Medical Assisting program graduates on Aug. 3 at the college’s Franklin County Campus in Louisburg, where the program is conducted. As VGCC’s program is nationally accredited, graduates are now eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Assistants’ (AAMA) certification examination to become Certified Medical Assistants. The 23 graduates being honored included Lisa Oswald of Bullock; Kathryn Talouzi of Bunn; Angela Carrington of Butner; Brandy Crnkovic and Peggy Forsythe, …

The Vance County Board of Educations will hold their regular monthly meeting in Henderson, N. C.  27536 on Monday, August 13, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. in the Administrative Services Center. Below is a short agenda list, here is the full agenda packet for you to download:  20120813_vcboe_agenda_packet (90 pages) I.    Call to Order II.    Moment of Silence *    III.    Approval of Minutes *    IV.    Approval of Meeting Agenda V.    Recognitions/Announcements VI.    Comments from the Public(Citizens who would like to address …

Thanks to a grant and supplemental funds from the U.S. Department of Education, every eligible North Carolina high school student taking an Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exam this year will have his or her test fees covered. As a part of the federal Advanced Placement Test Fee Program, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) will receive more than $800,000 to cover AP and IB test fees for all low-income students who qualify during the 2012-13 school …

This fall, North Carolina public schools will put their best foot forward as the state’s READY initiative is launched in every classroom. The READY initiative provides students and educators with new curriculum standards, new student assessments, a new school accountability model and new educator effectiveness support. This is the first time that the state has changed all of these components in a comprehensive way, kindergarten through 12th grade. This school year marks a major milestone in completing the work outlined …

Vance-Granville Community College is now registering students for an upcoming class about Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD). The “AutoCAD LT” course will be held on Wednesday nights, Sept. 5 through Dec. 12, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on VGCC’s Main Campus in Vance County. The AutoCAD LT software is used in a variety of professions such as engineering, architecture, manufacturing and even landscaping and interior design. AutoCAD, the world’s number-one-selling two-dimensional drafting and detailing product, can streamline and simplify day-to-day tasks, …

Vance-Granville Community College is currently registering students for a course that will teach area residents how to get the best performance out of their personal computers. “PC Maintenance & Repair” is scheduled to be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30 until 9:30 p.m., Sept. 6 through Nov. 29, on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Mitch Evans, the Director of Infrastructure Services in the VGCC Information Technology department, is the instructor for this hands-on course. Topics covered …

Vance-Granville Community College’s Small Business Center will present a free seminar entitled “Cash Flow,” on Thursday, September 6. The seminar will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. in room 7107 of Building 7 on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. Participants in the class will increase their skills in cash management by learning how to sharpen financial decision-making abilities. They also will review cash flow analysis and capital gain strategies and will be taught the financial positions …

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction recently announced the 2012-13 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy for free and reduced-price meals for children enrolled in North Carolina’s public schools. The USDA’s school meals programs help ensure all students have access to nutritious meals at school.   State Superintendent June Atkinson said that research indicates that eating habits affect student performance and health. “Children who are hungry have difficulty learning and do not perform as well in the classroom as …