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Public School Forum releases 2025 Local School Finance Study

by Ben Humphries | March 31, 2025

The Public School Forum of North Carolina released its annual report on local governments’ school spending. According to the report, the gap between low- and high-wealth counties continues to widen.

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State Board of Education Vice Chair Alan Duncan receives 2025 Champion for Children award

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | April 1, 2025

‘Take Care’ screenings pop up across North Carolina. Here’s how to host one

by Katie Dukes | March 31, 2025

In surprise announcement, NCASA honors superintendents for exemplary leadership in Hurricane Helene

by Mebane Rash | March 30, 2025

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Rural Summit 2025: ‘Our state’s path to success runs right through rural North Carolina’

by Caroline Parker | April 1, 2025

‘Propel NC architect’ Dr. Dale McInnis receives I.E. Ready Lifetime Achievement Award

by Emily Thomas | April 1, 2025

Homegrown Columbus County educator wins community college excellence award: ‘Higher ed chose me’

by Alli Lindenberg | March 31, 2025

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Education issues on the table for the 2025 long session

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | February 18, 2025

How much money does North Carolina have to spend?

by Mebane Rash | February 18, 2025

What to watch in child care during the 2025 legislative session

by Liz Bell | February 13, 2025

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State Board of Education Vice Chair Alan Duncan receives 2025 Champion for Children award

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | April 1, 2025

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Intellectual and Developmental Disability Caucus holds second annual listening session at the General Assembly

by Chantal Brown | March 31, 2025

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Public School Forum releases 2025 Local School Finance Study

by Ben Humphries | March 31, 2025

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‘Take Care’ screenings pop up across North Carolina. Here’s how to host one

by Katie Dukes | March 31, 2025

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In surprise announcement, NCASA honors superintendents for exemplary leadership in Hurricane Helene

by Mebane Rash | March 30, 2025

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The reality of federal cuts: RTI files WARN notice of ‘mass layoff’

by Mebane Rash | March 27, 2025

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Stein, Green address educators at 2025 NCASA Conference on Educational Leadership

by Ben Humphries | March 27, 2025

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Child care is key to health care after Helene, regional health providers say

by Liz Bell | March 26, 2025

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Rural Summit 2025: ‘Our state’s path to success runs right through rural North Carolina’

by Caroline Parker | April 1, 2025

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‘Propel NC architect’ Dr. Dale McInnis receives I.E. Ready Lifetime Achievement Award

by Emily Thomas | April 1, 2025

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Homegrown Columbus County educator wins community college excellence award: ‘Higher ed chose me’

by Alli Lindenberg | March 31, 2025

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Cabarrus County’s Summer Espinosa named NCCAT 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year

by Alli Lindenberg | March 31, 2025

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Vance-Granville student Kyle Harris says Dallas Herring award is testament to overcoming challenges

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | March 31, 2025

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Bringing the culture of DJing to the classroom

by Derick Lee | March 27, 2025

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Q&A | A guide to how school administrators can support special education teachers

by Chantal Brown | March 26, 2025

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‘Global is Local’ at Davidson-Davie Community College

by Mebane Rash | March 25, 2025

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by Heather Louise Finch | March 20, 2025