North Carolina launches $1M fund to help public school students visit cultural and natural sites.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper has launched a $1 million "Learning Happens Here Field Trip Fund" for public school students. The fund will reimburse schools for visits to over 100 cultural and natural sites managed by the state, including parks, museums, and zoos. Priority is given to schools with high percentages of low-income students and those in Western North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene.

November 13, 2024
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