Catherine Truitt /tags/catherine-truitt Catherine Truitt en-US Copyright Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:38:18 GMT Schools damaged by Helene need legislative action to pay employees, plan for repairs /education/2024-10-03/schools-helene-damaged-employee-repairs-north-carolina State education officials plan to request more than $150 million from the state as initial relief to public schools damaged by Helene in western North Carolina. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:38:18 GMT /education/2024-10-03/schools-helene-damaged-employee-repairs-north-carolina Liz Schlemmer NC students improve on state tests, but a “startling” number still aren’t passing /education/2024-09-04/nc-students-state-tests-startling-number-not-passing In many subjects, the percentage of North Carolina public school students who were considered "on grade-level" based on 2024 state exams reached a three-year high. However, State Superintendent Catherine Truitt said the number of students who are still not on grade-level is "startling." Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:09:49 GMT /education/2024-09-04/nc-students-state-tests-startling-number-not-passing Liz Schlemmer Cooper, Robinson, Truitt talk North Carolina education funding, Leandro and vouchers /education/2024-03-07/cooper-robinson-truitt-north-carolina-education-leandro-vouchers Gov. Roy Cooper attended the state board of education meeting Thursday to share his thoughts on public school funding, alongside Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and State Superintendent Catherine Truitt. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:58:10 GMT /education/2024-03-07/cooper-robinson-truitt-north-carolina-education-leandro-vouchers Liz Schlemmer Republican primary: Michele Morrow defeats incumbent State Superintendent Catherine Truitt /education/2024-03-06/michele-morrow-catherine-truitt-republican-superintendent-2024-primary In a surprise, incumbent State Superintendent Catherine Truitt was defeated by challenger Michele Morrow in the Republican primary. Morrow cast herself as more conservative than Truitt. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 05:19:45 GMT /education/2024-03-06/michele-morrow-catherine-truitt-republican-superintendent-2024-primary Liz Schlemmer NC superintendent says four grades for schools would be better than one /2024-02-26/nc-superintendent-says-four-grades-for-schools-would-be-better-than-one North Carolina Superintendent Catherine Truitt proposes a new system for grading public schools, saying the current A-to-F system provides little help for schools or families. Tue, 27 Feb 2024 02:16:06 GMT /2024-02-26/nc-superintendent-says-four-grades-for-schools-would-be-better-than-one Ann Doss Helms NC students must study computer science to graduate under new law /education/2023-12-04/nc-students-must-study-computer-science-graduate-new-law-2026 A recent state law will put computer science classes in North Carolina middle schools and high schools, and make them a requirement for graduation. But how will public schools recruit or retain enough teachers with these highly sought-after skills? Mon, 04 Dec 2023 20:39:25 GMT /education/2023-12-04/nc-students-must-study-computer-science-graduate-new-law-2026 Liz Schlemmer State superintendent celebrates reading gains among NC elementary students /education/2023-08-03/state-superintendent-truitt-celebrates-reading-gains-score-among-nc-elementary-students "Overall, it's incredibly good news for all students in our state," said State Superintendent Catherine Truitt. Thu, 03 Aug 2023 17:24:12 GMT /education/2023-08-03/state-superintendent-truitt-celebrates-reading-gains-score-among-nc-elementary-students Liz Schlemmer Is rating half of NC elementary schools with an 'F' fair? State officials rethink the model /education/2023-05-30/is-rating-half-of-nc-elementary-schools-with-an-f-fair-state-officials-rethink-the-model We're not talking about students' report cards, but rather the A through F letter grades that their schools receive on an annual basis based on students' end-of-grade tests. Tue, 30 May 2023 21:48:12 GMT /education/2023-05-30/is-rating-half-of-nc-elementary-schools-with-an-f-fair-state-officials-rethink-the-model Liz Schlemmer NC Superintendent Catherine Truitt on staffing shortages, teacher pay and more /education/2023-01-25/nc-superintendent-catherine-truitt-staffing-shortages-teacher-pay Catherine Truitt sat down with app education reporter Liz Schlemmer for a wide-ranging conversation. Truitt is entering her third year as North Carolina's state superintendent of public instruction. Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:00 GMT /education/2023-01-25/nc-superintendent-catherine-truitt-staffing-shortages-teacher-pay Liz Schlemmer NC schools agency highlights literacy gains in early grades /education/2022-08-26/nc-schools-agency-highlights-literacy-gains-early-grades The gains announced on Thursday came during the first full school year of a new initiative contained within a 2021 state law designed to improve reading proficiency. Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:46:22 GMT /education/2022-08-26/nc-schools-agency-highlights-literacy-gains-early-grades Associated Press