New NC budget includes $97 million for child care subsidy program, establishes floor rate

by Liz Bell | July 2, 2026

General Assembly passes budget with 8% average teacher raises, plus funds for literacy, math, and research

by Ben Humphries, Molly Steur and Hannah Vinueza McClellan | July 2, 2026

2026 budget includes funds for Propel NC, enrollment growth, and workforce programs for community colleges

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | July 2, 2026

Meet the 2027 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Superintendent of the Year nominees, new NCSSA assistant executive director

by Molly Steur | September 24, 2026

State Treasurer remains ‘profoundly concerned’ after WakeMed/Atrium merger approved by Wake County

by Ben Humphries | September 24, 2026

Ahead of the anniversary of Helene, Good Jobs WNC expands funding to invest in the workforce of the future

by Mebane Rash | September 24, 2026

The 2027-28 FAFSA is open. Here’s what you need to know

by Molly Steur | September 23, 2026

Dr. Monty Sullivan provides first report to State Board as interim president, discusses the reach of NC community colleges

by Molly Steur and Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 21, 2026

NCDHHS releases toolkit to help people navigate changes to SNAP and Medicaid

by Molly Steur | September 21, 2026

What are NC schools doing to combat chronic absenteeism?

by Molly Steur | September 21, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump visits western NC elementary school, commends community for its resilience and discusses AI

by Molly Steur | September 17, 2026

Inside one rural community college’s effort to build a $22 million automotive facility: ‘This is definitely a dream’

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 23, 2026

Bladen Community College is expanding to meet the needs of its community

by Chantal Brown | September 22, 2026

Community responses to dual language closures in NC highlight importance of programs

by Dean Drescher | September 22, 2026

RISE Caldwell-Watauga is training the next generation of workers

by Mebane Rash | September 22, 2026

McDowell Tech connects students with careers and their community this school year

by Sophia Luna | September 21, 2026

With growing momentum after state investment, Advise NC charts its future

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 17, 2026

From the runway to a pathway: Yancey County Aviation Expo gives students a first look

by Deanna Ballard | September 17, 2026

These 7 states use data collection to help identify and serve student parents

by Sophia Luna | September 16, 2026

Eastern North Carolina

Perspective | Lumbee Tribe students envision future healthcare careers at the Pearl

by The Pearl | September 24, 2026

Kenan Fellows

Perspective | Investing in teachers strengthens communities

by Charles Coble | September 23, 2026

Teach For America

Perspective | Inside summer at Teach For America North Carolina: Community at the center

by Robyn Fehrman | September 22, 2026

Western North Carolina

Perspective | Isothermal builds early childhood workforce by helping students stay the course

by Dogwood Health Trust | September 21, 2026

Early Childhood

Perspective | From the apple farm to the Big Apple: Reflecting on field trip experiences for public school students 

by Mia Pittman | September 16, 2026

Community Colleges

Perspective | All in NC: A skilled workforce is essential to the future of North Carolina agriculture 

by Golden LEAF Foundation | September 14, 2026