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Science scores on ACT decreased among Gaston County Schools 12th-graders in 2022-23 school year

Gaston County Schools registered 326 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their science performance on the ACT.

By Gastonia Times | Nov 14, 2024

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Belmont Abbey launches scholarship for North Carolina high school seniors

Belmont Abbey College has introduced the Abbey Advantage Scholarship Program aimed at supporting high-achieving high school seniors from North Carolina.

By Gastonia Times | Nov 14, 2024

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Six reasons people hesitate to pursue master's degrees

By Gastonia Times | Nov 14, 2024

Have you considered going back to school for your master’s degree?

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241 Lincoln County Schools senior students met science college readiness benchmark on 2022-23 ACT

By Gastonia Times | Nov 13, 2024

Lincoln County Schools registered 241 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their science performance on the ACT.

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Exploring the value of pursuing a master’s degree

By Gastonia Times | Nov 13, 2024

The decision to pursue a master's degree can be challenging, particularly for professionals balancing work, family, and personal commitments.

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Master's degree enhances roles in classical K-12 education

By Gastonia Times | Nov 12, 2024

Belmont Abbey College offers a Master of Arts in Classical and Liberal Education (MACLE) aimed at professionals involved in classical K-12 education.

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Benefits of completing your bachelor’s degree

By Gastonia Times | Nov 9, 2024

Completing a degree can be a challenging endeavor, especially for professionals juggling work, family, and personal commitments.

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Gaston County Schools registered 490 senior students ready for college based on reading performance on 2022-23 ACT

By Gastonia Times | Nov 7, 2024

Gaston County Schools registered 490 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their reading performance on the ACT.

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Belmont Abbey College promotes flexible online bachelor's degree program

By Gastonia Times | Nov 7, 2024

Belmont Abbey College is promoting its online bachelor's degree program, emphasizing flexibility and accessibility for busy professionals.

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Belmont Abbey College MBA highlights servant leadership grounded in ethical values

By Gastonia Times | Nov 7, 2024

Belmont Abbey College's MBA program emphasizes a unique approach to leadership that integrates ethical values with business education. Dr. Brad Frazier, who teaches Christian Ethics & Leadership for the Common Good, conveys to students that...

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How many Lincoln County Schools senior students were ready for college based on their reading performance in 2022-23 school year?

By Gastonia Times | Nov 6, 2024

Lincoln County Schools registered 335 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their reading performance on the ACT.

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How did senior students in Gaston County Schools perform on English portion of the ACT in 2022-23 school year?

By Gastonia Times | Oct 31, 2024

Gaston County Schools registered 529 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their English performance on the ACT.

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How did senior students in Lincoln County Schools perform on English portion of the ACT in 2022-23 school year?

By Gastonia Times | Oct 30, 2024

Lincoln County Schools registered 373 12th-graders as prepared for college in the 2022-23, based on their English performance on the ACT.

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Belmont Abbey alum Catherine Barber completes transformative MBA journey

By Gastonia Times | Oct 30, 2024

Catherine Rivera Barber's journey to Belmont Abbey College was shaped by early experiences in leadership and faith.

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Moms for Liberty endorses Janna Smith for Gaston County Board of Education

By Gastonia Times | Oct 24, 2024

Moms for Liberty has endorsed Janna Smith in her race for a seat on the Gaston County Board of Education. Early voting will take place from October 17 to November 2 for the November 5 general election.

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Lincoln County Schools District spending on supplies and materials climbs to $2.4 million in 2022-23

By Gastonia Times | Oct 19, 2024

Lincoln County Schools District allocated a total of $2.4 million from state funds to supplies and materials in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Gaston County Schools District increases spending on supplies and materials by 4.1% in 2022-23

By Gastonia Times | Oct 18, 2024

Gaston County Schools District allocated a total of $6.1 million from state funds to supplies and materials in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Belmont Abbey College's nursing programs receive full accreditation

By Gastonia Times | Oct 15, 2024

Belmont Abbey College has announced that its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and Master of Science in Nursing Leadership (MSN) programs have received full accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). This accreditation is effective retroactively from February 28, 2024, until December 2029. At the end of this period, CCNE will conduct another site visit to reaffirm the standards.

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Did Lincoln County Schools District increase or decrease their spending on salary in 2022-23?

By Gastonia Times | Oct 10, 2024

Lincoln County Schools District allocated a total of $53.7 million from state funds to salary in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

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Gaston County Schools District spends $138.5 million on salary in 2022-23

By Gastonia Times | Oct 9, 2024

Gaston County Schools District allocated a total of $138.5 million from state funds to salary in the 2022-23 school year, according to data gathered by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.