The Business Education Technology Alliance (BETA) is a coalition of North Carolina business leaders, local and state policy makers, and educators. BETA works to ensure that the effective use of technology is built into the North Carolina School System, in order to prepare a globally competitive workforce and citizenry for the 21st century.

Learn more about BETA and its mission.

Thanks to BETA's efforts North Carolina continues to make substantial progress, including:

  • Implementing NC Virtual Public School, a statewide online resource
  • Increasing connectivity in North Carolina public schools
  • Moving NC Virtual to the Education Cabinet level
  • Changing Definition of Infrastructure to include technology

Read the details of these exciting success stories.

"North Carolina is committed to developing globally competitive workers in a time when technology gives us access to anytime, anywhere knowledge. To have the best educated workforce in the 21st century, we must have accessible and affordable broadband connections and we must teach our students 21st century technology skills."

Lt. Governor
Bev Perdue
Chairman, BETA

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