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Threat actors claim to have access to North Carolina student and teacher data from PowerSchool breach, officials say
On Wednesday, several school and NCDPI employees across North Carolina received messages from threat actors claiming to have ...
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PowerSchool hackers attempt to extort money from North Carolina schools, staff
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued a warning after hackers sent several emails attempting to extort ...
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Orange High School’s Jason Johnson Named 2025 North Carolina Principal of the Year
Orange High School Principal Jason Johnson was named the 2025 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year Friday afternoon.
Cyber threats target North Carolina schools; traced back to PowerSchool breach
Public school employees and the North Carolina Department of Instruction were targeted by cyber threats this week.
Department of Public Instruction regional director for central NC charged with DWI: Warrant
The Department of Public Instruction regional director for central North Carolina was arrested Monday for allegedly driving ...
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NC Board of Education, auditor looking into WS/FCS financial issues
By Tevin Stinson  The Chronicle     State officials are keeping a close eye on the financial issues with the local school ...
NC Dept. of Public Instruction: PowerSchool data still compromised
Just days after the student information system reassured people that the threat was over, a "bad actor" emailed North Carolina school employees saying they had the sensitive data previously stolen ...
SUN Bucks program provides children with nutritious food when school is not in session
The SUN Bucks program helps children receive nutritious food while school is not in session during summer months.
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Southwest Elementary recognized again for support of military students, families
Southwest Elementary Global Academy has been recognized with the Purple Star Award by the North Carolina Department of Public ...