The North Carolina New Schools Project

The Roanoke-Chowan News Herald | HCPS eyes federal grant

January 26, 2012 - Hertford County Public Schools will potentially be part of a $15 million grant through the North Carolina New Schools Project.

The NC New Schools Project (NCNSP) was chosen from among nearly 600 applicants across the country as one of just 23 organizations to potentially share $150 million under the federal Investing in Innovation (i3) competitive grant program.

The initiative from NCNSP is the only proposal in the state recognized for funding in the highly competitive program and HCPS is one of just six districts signed on as partners.

"At HCPS, we are excited to be a part of this difficult to obtain grant," said Hertford County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. John Fahey. "Our high schools are doing well with proficiency rates and graduation rate, 21 out of 115 school districts.

"We hope that this grant will help us perform as well with the new Common Core coming to North Carolina," he added.

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