Earth Day Wisdom from a West Virginia Teenager
JUNIOR AT POCAHONTAS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL WINS EIGHT RIVERS COUNCIL ESSAY CONTEST Editor’s note: Since it is the youngest among us that have the most to lose if we do […]
Category Archives: education
‘Flexibility and Creativity’ Guiding Caldwell Schools Through the Pandemic
Superintendent says academics are important, but many other factors must be considered to assist families, teachers and support staff Note: This is the fourth installment in a series on the […]
Just Write! Think about a Special Place
Writing while exploring our memories and family histories is a good use of time while staying put By Michael M. Barrick Note: This is Part 2 in a series of […]
Cabin Fever? Just Write!
It is an enjoyable diversion that can calm your mind and strengthen bonds of love and mutual dependence By Michael M. Barrick INTRODUCTION This is Part 1 in a series […]
Caldwell School Board Faces Tough Budget Choices
Oak Hill School could be closed to avoid drawing down Fund Balance By Michael M. Barrick LENOIR, N.C. — Since auditors warned the Caldwell County Board of Education in late […]
NC Schools Closed to Students Until May 15
Breaking News LENOIR, N.C. — Caldwell County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Don Phipps announced this afternoon that North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has ordered that the state’s schools will be […]
Dropping Enrollment, State Budget Impasse Stress Caldwell County Schools
An in-depth analysis of public school budgeting reveals the serious challenges facing the Caldwell County School Board and Superintendent Dr. Don Phipps By Michael M. Barrick LENOIR, N.C. — From […]
