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One of New Bern’s most historic school sites has been declared surplus property and will be offered to the county for purchase. During the Craven County Board of Education’s October 19 meeting, the board voted to declare the former F.R. Danyus School […]
After several months of discussion, the Craven County Board of Education has decided not to move forward with the countywide redistricting process that had been in the planning stages. During their October 17 meeting, the board voted 7-0 to pause the redistricting
The Craven County Board of Education has been presented with four possible options for the planned 2024-25 school system redistricting. Each of the scenarios would involve relocating students across all grade levels, while three of the plans involve the closing of at
The City of New Bern has agreed to provide water and sewer services for a new charter school planned for construction in the James City area. During their September 26 meeting, the New Bern Board of Aldermen approved a water and sewer
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A recent study indicates that Craven County students have shown signs of recovery in nearly every subject since the school system shutdown imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic three years ago. The Recovery Analysis Report assesses student performance by comparing where their tests
Recovery study shows Craven County students making strong comeback from COVID shutdown Read More »
Craven County Schools has officially instituted new, relaxed safety protocols for dealing with suspected COVID-19 cases. The decision reinstates the school system’s pre-pandemic health guidelines for staff and students. During their September 19 meeting, the Craven County Board of Education unanimously approved
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The Craven County Board of Commissioners have approved funding for a second resource officer at West Craven High School. The move comes as law enforcement has reported a surge in gang related violence at the school. Craven County Sheriff Chip Hughes
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The City of New Bern will seek a loan of $10 million to cover construction costs for the new Stanley White Recreation Center. An agreement to finance the full construction of the building was unanimously approved by the Board of Aldermen during
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A proposed change to the policy governing parent’s ability to inspect and object to education materials in Craven County schools would give new power to the district’s media technology advisory committees. During their August 16 meeting, the Craven County Board of Education
The Craven County Board of Education could take action on the school district’s 2024-25 redistricting plan by December, according to a presentation at the board’s August 15 meeting. The board acknowledged that the lengthy process will likely lead to changes in the
Craven County Schools redistricting process could disrupt student ‘feeder patterns’ Read More »