The Michael and Annie McCoy family established the Aspire to Inspire Grant in honor of their daughter Addison in the amount of $500. This grant is for hands-on activities relating to a math and/or science learning activity that the teacher most likely would have purchased using their own funds. The grant was made available to […] Continue reading 
International Paper and Craven County Partners In Education announced the winners of the 2019-20 International Paper Literacy Grant. The focus of the award is to increase literacy achievement through direct services to the students of Craven County Schools. The winners are Michelle Lee, Caroline Godwin, and Whitney Hernandez with Roger Bell New Tech Academy and […] Continue reading 
New Bern, NC – Craven Community College (Craven CC) will host a Holiday Stress Mental Health Resource Fair on Wednesday, Dec. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Naumann Community Room inside the Student Center on the New Bern campus. This free event is open to the public and will cover ways to […] Continue reading 
New Bern, NC – For this Beary Merry Christmas in downtown New Bern, Carolina Creations and Creekside Elementary School teamed up to shed light on the military family lifestyle. The Hearts Apart for the Holidays live window display at Carolina Creations showcases a Marine family depicting the reality that many of our local military families […] Continue reading 
New Bern, NC – Every year, Craven Community College selects an adult student to receive a scholarship from CWF to give her a hand up as she works and studies her way to success. The 2019-2020 Coastal Women’s Forum Scholarship was recently awarded to Jennifer Armknecht of New Bern. Jennifer is currently studying Early Childhood […] Continue reading 
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Kevin Page partnered with Partners In Education to award a $100 gift card to Kristy Clay, a teacher at Trent Park Elementary. Ashley Faulkenberry, principal at Trent Park Elementary, says, “Ms. Clay is a 1st-grade teacher at Trent Park Elementary in her second full year of teaching. She has stepped up […] Continue reading 
Craven County, N.C. – Weyerhaeuser and Craven County Partners In Education announced a $5,000 investment from the Weyerhaeuser Craven County office through the Weyerhaeuser Foundation. The funds will be used towards the Leader In Me Program at Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary, located in Vanceboro, North Carolina. Darlene Brown, executive director of Partners In Education, explains, […] Continue reading 
RALEIGH, N.C. – With the support of The Simple Gifts Fund, the North Carolina Symphony (NCS) has designed a three-year residency to build community through high-quality live orchestral music and music education experiences in Jones County, North Carolina. The North Carolina Symphony believes that music experiences develop lifelong skills and create a sense of community. […] Continue reading New Bern, N.C. – Craven Community College (Craven CC) is accepting donations for its second annual Giving Tree event. The Giving Tree was initiated by the college’s Health Information Technology (HIT) Club last year in an effort to assist families in need during the holiday season. “Christmas is a season of giving,” said Beverly Craft, […] Continue reading 
Rebecca Dearin, 6th-grade teacher at West Craven Middle School, has been selected as a finalist for North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Beginning Teacher of the Year Award. Mrs. Dearin, a second-year teacher, is among 27 talented educators being recognized for their dedication, innovation and ability to inspire students to achieve. “Mrs. […] Continue reading 
International Paper funds a Fall and Spring Cycle grant each year that provides assistance to Craven County Schools’ educators for hands-on activities in math and science for up to $250 per grant. This grant program, administered by Partners In Education, allows our teachers the opportunity to purchase materials for activities in their classroom without spending […] Continue reading 
Students Receive Mini-Concert from Croatian Pop Star International recording artist Tajci Cameron visited Saint Paul Catholic School this morning and gave a free mini-concert for students. The performance, provided by Craven Concerts, Inc., was a musical cabaret-style show of the American Songbook, to which she added her own international flair. Cameron, a singer/songwriter, became a […] Continue reading 
Craven Community College will host STEM Saturday for students in grades K-12 on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library. This event invites families to participate in interactive activities as they explore, create and learn about the exciting opportunities that await in the fields of Science, […] Continue reading 
Community, Resources, Support, Music, and Food November 11th at the VFW Post 2514, 3850 S Butler Rd. in New Bern. Day 1: 2:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Host by Gary Dean and Dick Liberty Music Lineup: Polly Giles (Star Spangled Banner), Jessy Esterline, The Trees of Life, Headliner: Thomas Gabriel (Johnny Cash’s oldest Grandson) Resources: Complementary […] Continue reading 
Wells Fargo awarded Partners In Education a check for $2,500 to be used towards Agricultural Day at James W. Smith Elementary. This check will provide funding for 4th Grade students who rotate through agricultural specific stations throughout “Ag Day,” helping them to understand how the agricultural industry affects the growth and development of North Carolina. […] Continue reading 
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Dan Roberts partnered with Partners In Education to award a $100 gift card to Liz Phillips teacher at A.H. Bangert Elementary. Catherine Alligood, principal at A.H. Bangert Elementary, says, “All teachers take on a lot every day as they teach their students. There are content standards to teach and curriculums to learn. This […] Continue reading