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IN THIS ISSUE: New grading policy coming to our schools? | Breakfast Grants for NC Schools

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Jason @ Port City Pulse
February 28, 2024

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In today’s Port City Pulse:

  • Total solar eclipse coming this spring

  • New grading policy coming to New Hanover County Schools?

  • Grants for breakfast in New Hanover & Pender Counties

News

2024 total eclipse on April 8: Where, when and what we'll see in North Carolina

[WRAL] We'll only see a partial eclipse here, starting just before 2 p.m. on April 8. We'll see the maximum effect at approximately 3:15 p.m. Unfortunately, totality will not be visible from North Carolina. The amount of the Sun covered by the Moon will vary from nearly 86% near Boone to just over 70% in Wilmington. Around Raleigh around 78% of the Sun will be eclipsed by the Moon.

From Test Scores to Attendance: NC Schools Could See New Grading Criteria

[Herald Sun] North Carolina's education system may undergo a major overhaul, with proposed changes including grading schools based on factors like student attendance and career readiness, aiming for a more comprehensive assessment of school performance. State Superintendent Catherine Truitt advocates for a new accountability model to provide clearer insights into student success. Truitt's plan involves assigning separate letter grades in academics, progress, readiness, and opportunity, reflecting a broader understanding of school effectiveness

NC Schools Secure Grants for Healthy Breakfasts: New Hanover and Pender County Among Recipients

[WECT] New Hanover and Pender County Schools receive grants totaling $1.3 million for kitchen equipment to enhance access to healthy breakfasts for over 51,000 students. The initiative, led by Governor Roy Cooper, aims to address food insecurity among North Carolina's school children, with nearly 60% qualifying for free or reduced-price meals.

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Today: 7PM @The Rusty Nail
Please Join Burning Bridges Jazz for Jazz Night at The Rusty Nail. No Cover.

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THUR FEB 29: 4PM-10PM @Fermental
Featuring a rotating selection of fine ales and lagers throughout the day alongside a special "hop-driven" Randall beer infuser, this Thursday also includes live music, food truck, and other holiday hoopla. It's the day that doesn't exists. So, let's party. FOOD TRUCK: El Charrito Tacos 5pm

Weather Forecast

Wed 28 AM Clouds/PM Sun/Wind | 71°/43° | 10% | SW 23 mph
Thu 29 Mostly Cloudy | 58°/45° | 0% | NNE 15 mph
Fri 01 PM Showers | 61°/56° | 56% | ENE 15 mph

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Tide Forecast

  • Wed Feb 28

    • 3:18am: 0.03 ft Low Tide

    • 9:34am: 3.35 ft High Tide

    • 3:31pm: -0.05 ft Low Tide

    • 10:04pm: 3.60 ft High Tide

  • Thu Feb 29

    • 3:55am: 0.21 ft Low Tide

    • 10:12am: 3.15 ft High Tide

    • 4:03pm: 0.09 ft Low Tide

    • 10:45pm: 3.59 ft High Tide

  • Fri Mar 1

    • 4:39am: 0.41 ft Low Tide

    • 10:51am: 2.98 ft High Tide

    • 4:41pm: 0.23 ft Low Tide

    • 11:28pm: 3.59 ft High Tide

Provided by Marineweather.net

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