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Join the Innovation Leadership Council
Help identify and elevate innovative practices across North Carolina’s public schools. Become a member of the Innovation Leadership Council. Closing date is July 22.
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NC SUN Meals
NC SUN Meals provides free healthy meals and snacks for children and teens 18 and under at summer meal sites across North Carolina.
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College-Ready at Record Levels
54% of 2025 graduates passed a college-level course while still in high school — the highest percentage in North Carolina history.
Celebrating Excellence in NC Public Schools
Record-Breaking Graduates
87.7% four-year graduation rate - the highest in North Carolina history. Our students are finishing strong.
Celebrating Excellence in NC Public Schools
AP Achievement Above the Nation
Over 90,000 students. 72.1% earning qualifying scores. Above the national average and the best in state history.
Celebrating Excellence in NC Public Schools
Career-Ready at Record Levels
382,964 industry credentials earned. From healthcare to cybersecurity, NC students are graduating with skills employers need.
Celebrating Excellence in NC Public Schools
Achieving Educational Excellence
Our strategic plan aims to position North Carolina's public schools as the best in the United States by 2030.
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Science of Reading Resources
Introduction and instructional resources to support NCDPI's Science of Reading initiative.
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Latest News from DPI
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2026-27 State Salary Schedules
Salary schedules and daily rates for state legislated certified salaries, and salary ranges for non-certified personnel.
AI Guidebook
Guidance for the use of generative artificial intelligence in North Carolina public schools.
Online Licensure System Tutorials
Instructional videos and guides to help navigate the educator licensing system for North Carolina.
Testing and Accountability Resources
Support material related to state-developed assessments for educators and administrators.