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News Spotlight: CALN Weighs in on SC Grade Floor Ban
In a story published over the weekend by The Epoch Times, CALN shared insight on South Carolina’s historic decision to enact a statewide prohibition on grade floors. ...
South Carolina Advances New Ethics Code for School Board Members
South Carolina school board members could soon face a new set of statewide ethics standards aimed at promoting good governance...
Students Weigh in on NC’s Cellphone Ban
A panel of students gathered this month to give feedback on North Carolina’s cellphone ban in schools, sharing their experiences with the governor’s Advisory Council for Student Safety and Wellbeing. ...
Over $225 Million Stolen From Students in Widespread Cases of Fraud
Over $225 million in fraud has been reported by state education departments and school districts nationwide since 2019, according to The Center...
Statehouse Insider (June)
North Carolina As lawmakers work to wrap up legislative business for the year, a major milestone was reached with the passage...
Op-Ed: When Effort Becomes Optional—Why NC Should End Grade Floors
The following is an op-ed from Bryce Fiedler, director of CALN. When I first learned about so-called “grade floors,” I...
Economic Literacy: An Essential Skill for School Board Governance
The most important role a school board member has, of course with student achievement interwoven into its purpose, is to responsibly oversee the finances of...
Statehouse Insider (May)
South Carolina’s legislative session has officially come to a close, and North Carolina’s short session is fully underway. This month’s Statehouse Insider gives a final look at key bills in the...
Is i-Ready As Effective As Schools Think?
In the wake of COVID-19, the EdTech software “i-Ready” has proliferated as a personalized learning experience for students working to...
Press Release: CALN Applauds Passage of First-in-Nation Grade Floor Ban
Carolinas Academic Leadership Network (CALN) today applauds the S.C. General Assembly for passing H.5073 to prohibit grade floor policies in...
Texas School District Shows Major Benefit of Cellphone Ban
As more states and school districts pass cellphone pans, new benefits are emerging in unexpected ways. Take Texas, for example … Last...
Statehouse Insider (April)
As South Carolina’s legislative sessions nears its close, North Carolina’s short session is just getting underway. This month’s Statehouse Insider gives a status check on key bills...
Statehouse Insider (March)
We’re now deep into the second half of South Carolina’s legislative session. While two significant bills cleared major hurdles in March, two...
CALN hosts its second annual School Board Bootcamp
CALN was proud to host its second annual School Board Bootcamp on March 21, delivering high-quality education to board members in a wide range of important areas. Led by...
A computer on every lap? NC schools rethinking one-to-one device access.
The following is an article by Kate Denning, Carolina Public Press. Carolina Public Press is an independent, in-depth and investigative...
