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NCCAT Career Technical Education Teacher of the Year Finalists Named
NCCAT Career Technical Education Teacher of the Year Finalists Named
27 June 2023
East Burke Middle School teacher Adrea Gladden is one of 24 teachers from across North Carolina selected as a finalists for the second North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2023 Career Technical Education Teacher of the Year Award in honor of their dedication, innovation, and ability to inspire students to achieve.
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Statement on County Commissioners’ Recent Passing of a Budget that Includes an Increase in School Funding
Statement on County Commissioners’ Recent Passing of a Budget that Includes an Increase in School Funding
27 June 2023
Burke County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Swan and the Burke County Board of Education express gratitude to the Burke County Board of Commissioners for working alongside the district during the recent budget process. By approving the school district’s local budget of $18.5 million, a $2.2 million funding increase, the Commissioners helped solidify the district’s mission to educate all learners,
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Governor Cooper Hosts Education Roundtable in Guilford County, Speaks with Education Leaders About NC General Assembly’s Plans to Dismantle Public Education
Governor Cooper Hosts Education Roundtable in Guilford County, Speaks with Education Leaders About NC General Assembly’s Plans to Dismantle Public Education
Today, Governor Roy Cooper hosted a roundtable discussion about the extreme NC General Assembly legislation that would undermine and underfund public education.
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Ep.28 GEARing UP for College


BCPS Superintendent Dr. Mike Swan sits down with the GEAR UP team to talk about how this program introduces students to the possibilities of college and university. GEAR UP is a partnership with Appalachian State University designed to prepare middle and high school students to succeed in postsecondary education. Listen to learn how BCPS students are GEARing UP for college.
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District Strategic Plan 2023-2028:
Our All-in Promise		   Our Mission: Burke County Public Schools will educate all learners, nurture their potential and empower them to be contributing members of our community.

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