Author Archives: Valita Quattlebaum

This is the time of year that school districts work on their budgets for the next school year and one question that I am often asked is, “Why do public schools cost more than charter schools?” The short answer here … Continue reading →

by Dr. Rick Holliday Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services Enrollment season is in full swing in Student Support Services. The intent of the New Hanover County Board of Education is to offer limited school choice options for parents. Each … Continue reading →

by Denise Szaloky President, New Hanover County Council of Parent Teacher Associations The New Hanover County Council of Parent Teacher Associations is an organization whose mission is to support and speak on behalf of over 24,000 students in New Hanover … Continue reading →

This blog post is taken from a speech Dr. Markley gave recently to the New Hanover County Principals and Assistant Principals Association. For my country music fans, there is an old Kenny Rogers song called, “The Gambler.” I always thought … Continue reading →

by Dawn Brinson NHCS Chief Technology Officer During the discussion at the January 11th Legislative Breakfast, many questions and concerns arose regarding technology in our schools. So much goes on within our schools and Central Office that it is not … Continue reading →

by Jennifer LaGarde, NBCT, MLS As school districts all across North Carolina prepare to implement the Common Core and New Essential Standards, teachers in New Hanover County are updating lessons, exploring new teaching strategies and learning how to integrate 21st … Continue reading →

How School Staff Make a Difference by Lisa Burris, MSW, NHCS Lead Social Worker The holidays are upon us. Music, food, bright lights and candlelight encircle celebrations, family traditions and varied expressions of faith. These are times of giving, hopefulness and … Continue reading →

“Christmas 1944 at the Hannah Block Historic USO” by Georgeann Haas, NHCS Arts Education Supervisor      Christmas trees decorated with oyster shells, construction paper garlands, and handmade ornaments, children and families singing “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” victory gardens, and … Continue reading →

by Cynthia Shields and Elizabeth Murray, NHCS Department of Instruction and Accountability The latest buzz around education these days concerns the Common Core Standards. So what is this all about? At a gathering of United States governors, a consensus was … Continue reading →

by Dr. Rick Holliday, Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services Each day, close to 25,000 students attend the public schools of New Hanover County. Many of them come to school with full tummies, stylishly dressed and ready to learn. They have … Continue reading →