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The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International is a professional honorary society of women educators. The Society promotes professional and personal growth of its members and excellence in education. Established in 1929, Delta Kappa Gamma has attained major objectives in improving opportunities for qualified women employed at every level of education, as well as in advancing the status of women educators.Lenoir County’s Sigma Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma recently recognized outstanding beginning teachers in their third year of teaching. These special young women were chosen by their mentors because they exhibit the qualities of an exceptional educator. Each of these young women received a bag filled with teaching supplies, as well as a certificate of recognition and a brochure about Delta Kappa Gamma. The following Lenoir County Public Schools Beginning Teachers were recognized for the month of November, Amber Corum, EC Self-Contained teacher at Southeast
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At-school Covid testing to begin in January
LCPS is among 17 public school districts and 11 charter schools chosen by NCDHHS for a pilot program designed to slow the spread of Covid-19 by quickly identifying students and staff who may have the virus, especially after the holiday season.
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Fine arts teachers finding venues in video, audio files
No less than teachers of English or social studies or other academic subjects, teachers at the heart of LCPS’s fine arts program are connecting with students through a blend of face-to-face and remote instruction and are finding a virtual venue in video and audio files.
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4-day-a-week in-person schedule an option where possible
LCPS students currently going to school twice a week for face-to-face instruction can move to a four-day-a-week schedule in January provided public health guidelines can still be met at their school and in their classroom. Parents of students currently on the hybrid plan have until Dec. 16 to apply for the Plan B+ option.
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LCPS leader named 2021 NC Superintendent of Year
Brent Williams, Superintendent of Lenoir County Public Schools (LCPS), was named the 2021 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year at an awards presentation and reception held Thursday, Dec. 3.
