March 27, 2021
DOBSON — White Plains Elementary School Counselor Jennie Smith is one of thousands of teachers across the United States to achieve National Board certification, and one of 78 National Board certified teachers in the Surry County School System.
In a school year, during which in-person learning came to a standstill in many locations, 2,576 educators pursued and received National Board certification.
“Our work is about driving teaching quality and assuring that all students have equal access to the best possible teachers. Just this past year we have seen policymakers support board certification; communities applaud teachers in virtual, in-person, and hybrid roles; and teachers themselves strive to improve their practice and deliver on behalf of their students. I couldn’t bemore proud of all educators but especially NBCTs and those engaged in the process,” said Peggy Brookins, NBCT president and CEO of The National Board.
March 26, 2021
Judging by the looks of some local roadways, Mount Airy could use a good cleanup and two entities are partnering to accomplish exactly that during a first-of-its-kind community “litter sweep” in the coming weeks.
Mount Airy Parks and Recreation (through its Grounds Maintenance Division) and the Mount Airy Appearance Commission are trying to recruit individuals, businesses and others to actively participate in the three-week campaign scheduled this coming Monday through April 18.
“To my knowledge this is the first time we’ve done something of this large a scale,” city Parks and Recreation Director Darren Lewis said Wednesday regarding the scope of the sweep that seeks to engage everyone in the fight against litter.