Board chair: 'No indication of improprieties' at now defunct NC New Schools
North Carolina New Schools, a nonprofit that helped coach teachers and principals at nearly 100 high schools in the state and recently shut down due to cash flow problems, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to court records.
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Habit announced his resignation two days before NC New Schools closed. He did not respond to requests for comment. Knapke left in February and declined to comment. Corbett said Knapke served the organization well for a long time.
The group received millions of dollars in donations and federal grants, including nearly $26 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and $35 million from the U.S. Department of Education. Capitol Broadcasting, WRAL's parent company, also donated money to the group.
Corbett said he hopes the money can be transferred to another education group.
"It’s important for all the folks that support education in North Carolina to pick up this work and continue it," he said.
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