American Renaissance School prioritized providing transportation for students to level the playing field for educationally disadvantaged families.
The American Renaissance School provided every student with a device and adequate connectivity ensuring students had equitable access during COVID-19.
Hobgood Charter School implemented technology updates, purchased new equipment, and provided technical support to teachers for utilizing it in the classroom.
Ridgeview Charter School alleviated the loss of learning by addressing technology needs, building strong classroom connections, and promoting foreign language education.
Ridgeview Charter hired a consulting firm and marketing specialist to bolster their community presence and engage school families in their marketing strategies.
Sallie B. Howard School of Arts and Science established a Biotechnology Training Center to prepare students for higher education or a career in biotechnology.
Committed to global education, Sallie B. Howard School of Arts & Science employs international staff, offers study abroad programs, and provides fine arts and sciences education.
Asheville PEAK Academy hired an Operations Coordinator and an Administrative Assistant who would communicate the school’s mission to the community.
Sugar Creek Charter School’s unique College and Career Readiness program providing teachers with professional development focused on understanding and teaching tools for eradicating generational poverty.
Sugar Creek Charter School prioritized the SEL of students during Wildcat Time highlighting a virtual pep rally followed by Challenges where students participated in zumba, cooking, painting, or talking to a therapist.
Queen City STEM School implemented strategies for students and parents such as purchasing Chromebooks, adding an online Math and ELA curricula, virtual platform training, parent interaction groups, and small group instruction.
Using NC ACCESS funds, MINA Charter school identified and addressed three primary areas of need for their students: adequate resources for learning, targeted instruction to improve academic achievement, and access to transportation.
Emphasizing their commitment to developing and maintaining responsive, two-way communication with families, the Community School of Davidson hired a Family Support Specialist, added an EmpowerEd Social Justice course, and increased tech support.
Recognizing a need for current curriculum, Triad Math and Science Academy purchased a new curriculum and used the Train the Trainer model to ensure teachers received appropriate training.
Focusing on Math and ELA, Next Generation Academy implemented an Academic Coaching program delivered by Super Tutors to increase the amount of small group instruction and individualized attention.
With 91% identified students of color, Guilford Preparatory Academy intentionally addressed the achievement gap found in their boys by training staff to incorporate teaching strategies into daily instruction.
Tillery Charter Academy used virtual and visual platforms such as Facebook, a billboard, newspaper ads, yard signs, and postcards to market their school’s mission.
Covering six counties, Tillery Charter Academy utilized buses during COVID not only for transportation of students, but also to deliver instructional packets and kits equipped with art, music, and physical education supplies.
Wilmington School of the Arts fine-tuned their Multi-Tiered System of Supports for students by implementing a new curriculum, creating a staff-wide committee, and adding additional student support.
Monroe Charter Academy purchased laptops and digital curriculum while also establishing virtual classroom expectations for student success.