Jim Melvin grew up right here in Guilford County, attending Gillespie Elementary School on MLK Drive. Jim says playing street ball with the kids in his neighborhood prepared him for his high school football days. He graduated from Greensboro Senior High School—known now as Grimsley High School. In his role as President of the Joseph…
October 24, 2018: Elizabeth DeKonty from the Public School Forum of NC helped us explore the myths and realities of learning barriers. Research shows that 6 out of 10 students in a classroom have experienced some type of trauma that can dramatically hinder brain development and learning.
September 27, 2018: We had a record number of community members come to hear Dr. Sharon Contreras, superintendent of Guilford County Schools, share her insights and data about the ROI when we make public education a priority. Research undeniably shows that healthy communities must invest in their schools to thrive.
January 31, 2018: When you know how to read, it seems as natural as breathing. Many assume that we learn to read like we learn to speak—if we are just exposed to it, we learn the fundamentals. But research tells us that isn’t true. There truly is a science to learning to read. During this…
April 17, 2018: Dr. Sharon Contreras, GCS superintendent, and Dr. Angie Henry, GCS chief financial officer, examined the 2018- 2019 proposed school budget, providing detailed insight into this complicated but crucial topic. This talk occurred only a few days after a devastating F-2 tornado swept through Greensboro and destroyed three elementary schools. Over 90 community…
May 10, 2018: GEA staff offered an in-depth look at budget and legislative issues and looked at strategic ways we can work together on behalf of our public schools, teachers and students.