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Orr wants leadership structure of NC public schools changed

Submitted by WWAY on Tue, 01/22/2008 - 2:04pm.READ MORE:

Republican candidate for governor Bob Orr said the lines of accountability for public education are blurry, and he wants to make them clear. Full story...

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Minimum test scores, GPA to increase at six UNC campuses

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 01/21/2008 - 11:06am.READ MORE:

Entrance requirements at six University of North Carolina campuses are getting tougher. Full story...

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Challenging high school dropouts

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Brunswick County school district earns nation accreditation

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 01/16/2008 - 6:08pm.READ MORE:

The Brunswick County school district is back in the headlines, this time for earning a national accreditation from an education coalition called "Advanced." Full story...

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Local high school dropout rates on the rise

Submitted by WWAY on Mon, 01/14/2008 - 5:49pm.READ MORE:

Statewide numbers show dropout rates among high school students have been increasing every year since 2002. State education officials are meeting in Raleigh to determine how to fund a program dedicated to preventing future dropouts. Full story...

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Local kids take port tour

Submitted by Guest on Sun, 01/13/2008 - 7:41pm.READ MORE:

A group of local kids had a chance to find out why Wilmington is called the Port City. Full story...

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6 out of 10 New Hanover County high school students try drugs

Submitted by WWAY on Fri, 01/11/2008 - 7:18pm.READ MORE:

A spokesperson for New Hanover County schools says schools are committed to warning students about the dangers of sex and drugs, but educators say there's only so much they can do. Full story...

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Life Academy promotes religion, health

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Chiropractor Christina Gray opened Life Christian Academy in 2005. It's not your average school. Before they begin a day of learning the students loosen up their muscles. They are also encouraged to eat healthy foods. For more info visit http://receivinglife.org/

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Panel recommends gun permit changes

Submitted by WWAY on Thu, 01/10/2008 - 9:16am.READ MORE:

A draft report says now-confidential information about involuntary commitments to mental hospitals should be used to deny handguns to people with such a record. Full story...

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Parents signing petition to remove Gilbert

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 6:16pm.READ MORE:

Brunswick County School Board member Ray Gilbert has come under plenty of fire in recent weeks. Full story...

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Risk behavior can start in middle school

Submitted by WWAY on Wed, 01/09/2008 - 6:13pm.READ MORE:

A survey conducted by UNC Wilmington found that nearly 60 percent of students in New Hanover County public schools have used marijuana by the time they're seniors. Full story...