Local & State

Person County partnership improves learning

Visit the Carolina Community Academy, a Carolina-led lab school serving students in Roxboro’s North Elementary School.

Video by Rob Holliday, University Communications, Friday, October 13th, 2023

Carolina’s partnership with Person County Schools is helping raise reading and math proficiencies and bringing new experiences to students in a rural North Carolina area.

Carolina Community Academy, situated inside North Elementary School in Roxboro, is an innovative lab school serving lower elementary grades.

“At Carolina Community Academy, we’re proving that students can achieve and succeed,” said Principal Daniel Watson. “That’s what sets us apart – having the University back us.”

Press play on the video above to hear more from the community and leaders about the expertise, understanding and resources Carolina has brought to Person County.

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