education
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RCC designated a leader in cyber security education
HAMLET — Richmond Community College has been designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD) by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
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RCC making it easier for new teachers to earn state license
HAMLET — Richmond Community College is making it easier for newly hired or soon-to-be hired elementary school teachers to earn their North Carolina teaching license.
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Representative Mark Brody announces new funds allocated to Anson County
WADESBORO — County Commissioners welcomed state representative Mark Brody to their board meeting held on November 21 to discuss new funds from the state that will be allocated to programs and projects that will benefit Anson County.
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Anson County invests in the education of youth who have an incarcerated parent
POLKTON — Following the wisdom of Israel’s former King Solomon, Cyril Prabhu founded Proverbs 22:6, a non-profit prison ministry with the belief that to, ‘Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he shall not depart from it.’
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Anson County Schools releases testing data for 2022-23 school year
On September 6, 2023, the North Carolina Department of Education released testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. Each year, schools participate in End-of-Grade (EOG) tests in grades 3-8 reading and math, and science in grades 5 and 8. End-of-Course tests are given for NC Math 1, NC Math 3,…
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‘Bright Ideas’ grants available for teachers through Pee Dee Electric
LILESVILLE— Starting April 1, teachers can apply for Bright Ideas education grants from Pee Dee Electric. The electric cooperative is providing grants of up to $2,000 to bring creative learning projects to life and enhance education for local students. Teachers can apply online at www.ncbrightideas.com.
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HOLLA! to host 5K and literary fair
MORVEN — HOLLA! is having its annual 5K and literary fair on Saturday, May 14, with registration starting at 8 a.m.
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School system names new chief financial officer
WADESBORO — Ms. Joy Drake has been named the Chief Finance Officer for Anson County Schools.
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SPCC recognized for producing Fulbright Scholars
POLKTON — South Piedmont Community College was recently recognized as a top producing institution of Fulbright Scholars with the selection of Dr. Makena Stewart as a 2021 Fulbright Scholar.
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BRLC celebrates local educator
BURNSVILLE — Christina Rose is a passionate educational leader who believes ALL students can learn.
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BOE announces February meeting
WADESBORO — The Anson County Board of Education will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Feb. 28. The meeting will be held in the Anson County Schools’ Administrative Board Room located at 320 Camden Road, Wadesboro, NC.
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Adult literacy program coming to SPCC; will serve Anson County residents
MONROE – Common Heart’s adult literacy program is on the move to South Piedmont Community College. The college, which has supported the program since its launch in late 2019, will now house this free community service in the School of College & Career Readiness.
