When the James and Coverdale families learned about the many students and teachers affected by Hurricane Florence, they decided to raise money by selling their own artwork and hosting a lemonade stand. They raised $517 that they chose to donate to Partners In Education to go towards hurricane relief for Craven County Schools because they […] Continue reading 
Looking for the perfect way to have a delicious pancake breakfast before visiting Santa in Bear Plaza, taking in some shopping, and enjoying the many activities happening during the holiday season in beautiful, historic downtown New Bern? Join us for Pancakes for PIE at Morgan’s Tavern & Grill, 235 Craven Street. Breakfast will be served […] Continue reading 
The drawings for those participating in the PIE Membership Drive were presented their checks! Lindsey Cornwell, Havelock High and Laura Lambert, Arthur W. Edwards Elementary were presented checks by Deborah Langhans, Chief Academic Officer for Craven County Schools. Pictured left to right are Laura Lambert, Lindsey Cornwell, and Deborah Langhans. Penny Newton, W.J. Gurganus Elementary […] Continue reading 
When Mike Bass, Edward Jones Financial Advisor realized how devastated Craven County Schools were by Hurricane Florence, he decided that instead of recognizing one teacher for the month of October at Tucker Creek Middle, he would recognize all certified teachers, plus principal Claudia Casey with a $35 Visa gift card for them to spend on […] Continue reading 
Craven County Partners In Education was recently presented with items donated for the Stuff the Bus campaign by the staff and agents at Century 21 Zaytoun-Raines for the 6th consecutive year. It is through generous community partnerships that Stuff the Bus is able to meet the needs of those students who have been identified as in-need in […] Continue reading 
As school begins, school supply lists are made available to students and parents, but not all students are able to arrive the first day of school with the items required to put them on the road to success; some parents simply can’t afford to purchase the items needed. To assist those students, Partners In Education […] Continue reading 
Diane Bondurant with James W. Smith Elementary won a Spring Cycle PIE Grant, “Camping with Critters,” for $904. This grant allowed every K-2 student at James W. Smith Elementary with the opportunity of observing, nurturing, and caring for a Painted Lady Butterfly. They each experienced the egg-to-caterpillar-to-chrysalis-to-butterfly-to-egg miracle! For information on how you or your […] Continue reading 
More than 700 educators, business leaders, and elected officials will fill the New Bern Riverfront Convention and Visitors Center on Tuesday, June 12, 2018, for the Partners In Education Spring Luncheon. This annual event raises money for Craven County schools for the PIE Grant program. PIE awarded more than $170,000 through a variety of grants […] Continue reading 
Mike McCoy and Jonathan Ipock, with Wells Fargo, presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to Partners In Education (PIE) for the awarding of a grant for Agricultural Day at James W. Smith Elementary. The grant will provide funding for 4th Grade students who rotate through agricultural specific stations throughout “Ag Day,” helping them […] Continue reading 
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Dan Roberts, partnered with Partners In Education to award a $100 gift card to Sandra Parker, Cabinet Chairperson and Science Department Chairperson at New Bern High. Mr. Roberts noted that in her quest to heighten the opportunities available to her students, Ms. Parker continues to adapt her program into a living […] Continue reading 
Who made PIE sparkle during the holiday season? The staff at Hearne’s Fine Jewelry presented a check to PIE for $2,050 from our Trunk Show Partnership. The monies donated by Hearne’s Fine Jewelry will be used to support the grants and programs offered by PIE. If you would like to learn how your organization can make a […] Continue reading 
Ervin Patrick, Partners In Education president, announced that International Paper has awarded PIE $9,853.00 to provide funding for a weight room at West Craven High. The objective for the weight room equipment is to transform the overall health and wellness of students and athletes as they learn an exercise program they can perform now, and […] Continue reading 
Looking for the perfect way to have a delicious pancake breakfast before visiting Santa in Bear Plaza, taking in some shopping, and enjoying the many activities happening during the holiday season in beautiful, historic downtown New Bern? Join us for Pancakes for PIE at Morgan’s Tavern & Grill, 235 Craven Street. Morgan’s will be festively […] Continue reading 
Edward Jones Financial Advisor Joanna Carr, partnered with Partners In Education to award a $100 gift card to Taylor Babson, music teacher at J.T. Barber Elementary. Her principal, Erica Phillips, says, “Taylor is a first year music teacher. She comes to school with a bubbly, bright personality each day. She is willing to jump in […] Continue reading 
As a non-profit organization, and the local education foundation, Craven County Partners In Education relies on the support of its membership to help fund the essential role it plays in supporting Craven County Schools to become the best public school system in North Carolina. Ervin Patrick, PIE President, explains, “As we start the new school […] Continue reading 
The agents at Coldwell Banker Willis-Smith elected to donate $300, and collect school supplies for the Partners In Education Stuff the Bus. For over 30 years, they have thrived on a tradition of integrity and exceptional customer service. Their agents believe in supporting community partners and supporting our local public school system. For more information […] Continue reading