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State Board of Education discusses new literacy data, school accountability task force

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | October 3, 2025

The results reflect the first drop in reading proficiency results for third-graders since science of reading implementation officially began during the 2022-23 school year.

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North Carolina students face reduced access to fresh, local meals amid federal funding cuts

by Claudia Rivera Cotta | October 6, 2025

Governor’s advisory council considers challenges and opportunities in youth well-being

by Sophia Luna | October 2, 2025

Three child care priorities emerge from research and advocacy network CandL

by Liz Bell | October 1, 2025

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Skills for the Future initiative launches with professional development events

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | October 1, 2025

Pathways to good jobs are important everywhere, but they are critical to recovery in WNC

by Mebane Rash | September 30, 2025

A closer look at Boost, ‘game changer’ for NC community college students

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 29, 2025

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JUST OUT | Supporting Parenting Students: Recommendations for Colleges Addressing Child Care Barriers

New America | September 29, 2025

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Unpacking Workforce Pell: Learning from the States

Bipartisan Policy Center | September 29, 2025

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What happens when a community loses its only licensed child care program

EdNC's Early Bird | October 5, 2025

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There was a big welcome back for Old Fort Elementary School students, as they finally return to their building after last year's Helene damage. Caroline Parker/EdNC

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North Carolina students face reduced access to fresh, local meals amid federal funding cuts

by Claudia Rivera Cotta | October 6, 2025

State Board of Education discusses new literacy data, school accountability task force

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | October 3, 2025

Governor’s advisory council considers challenges and opportunities in youth well-being

by Sophia Luna | October 2, 2025

Three child care priorities emerge from research and advocacy network CandL

by Liz Bell | October 1, 2025

There’s a new push to save child care on college campuses

by Chabeli Carrazana | October 1, 2025

Many adult learners are seeking continuing education over degrees. Here’s how community colleges are responding

by Liz Bell | September 30, 2025

Youth voices shape mental health policy priorities in CaroNova’s first-ever Youth Design Day

by Sophia Luna | September 30, 2025

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How can HBCU students leverage AI in their studies? North Carolina Central summit highlights ideas

by Chantal Brown | September 29, 2025

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These NC school districts served more than twice as many summer meals this year thanks to this federal program

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 2, 2025

Skills for the Future initiative launches with professional development events

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Pathways to good jobs are important everywhere, but they are critical to recovery in WNC

by Mebane Rash | September 30, 2025

A closer look at Boost, ‘game changer’ for NC community college students

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 29, 2025

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by Katie Dukes | September 29, 2025

The work of one United Way community school in the Swannanoa Valley during and after Helene

by Caroline Parker | September 25, 2025

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A Long Way Down: EdNC’s documentary about ‘Surge,’ an award-winning play by students about Helene

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Perspective | What happens when a community loses its only licensed child care program

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