The Guilford County School district received national attention from the Biden-Harris administration for its spending of COVID-19 relief funds. On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Education released a Back-To-School checklist for American Rescue Plan spending.
The Guilford County School District began breaking ground on six new school buildings this week. The ceremonies began on Aug. 22, at the sites of three schools which will be rebuilt using funds from a $300 million school bond approved by Guilford County voters in 2020. The first two groundbreakings were at Kiser Middle School and Claxton Elementary School. According to the district’s website, both of these buildings were more than 60 years old.
As the Guilford County School district prepares for the upcoming school year, officials say safety is the top priority. At a press conference on Aug. 18, Chief Operations Officer Michelle Reed explained some of the security initiatives happening this year.
As the Guilford County School district prepares for the upcoming school year, officials say safety is the top priority. At a press conference on Aug. 18, Chief Operations Officer Michelle Reed explained some of the security initiatives happening this year.