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State Board discusses legislative agenda, updates on CMS, EPP accountability, and more

by Molly Steur | October 2, 2026

During the State Board of Education’s biannual planning and work session, the Board discussed potential items to add to their legislative agenda for the upcoming long session of the General Assembly, which starts in January 2027.

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Perspective | A new pathway into the classroom: How NC districts are growing their own teachers

by Kim Morrison | September 29, 2026

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Gov. Stein submits letter to DHHS as public comment period for changes to Head Start comes to a close on Oct. 6

by Molly Steur | October 5, 2026

Trump administration moves to limit fixes for systemic racism in schools

by Annie Ma | October 5, 2026

Governor’s advisory council discusses Youth Risk Behavior Survey ahead of final policy recommendations

by Sophia Luna | October 5, 2026

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Ask the employers first: ElevateNC’s seventh cohort officially launches

by Deanna Ballard | October 5, 2026

‘The Next Journalism,’ and EdNC’s commitment to leadership

by Mebane Rash | October 4, 2026

New literacy data shows promising gains for North Carolina students

by Amy Rhyne | October 2, 2026

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Early Bird | North Carolina spent decades building an early childhood system. What will it take to sustain it?

by EdNC | October 4, 2026

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Go Durham Tech and DPS! Finalists for Impact Awards announced

by The EDULedger | October 5, 2026

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Most NC public schools can't afford to maintain student devices

by WUNC | October 1, 2026

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Early Childhood

North Carolina spent decades building an early childhood system. What will it take to sustain it?

by Amy Rhyne and Staff | September 30, 2026

Start with equity: Strengthening North Carolina’s early childhood system for the next 40 years

by Iheoma U. Iruka | September 30, 2026

NC’s budget invested millions more in the state childcare subsidy program. Here’s how to find out where those dollars will go

by Sophia Luna | September 30, 2026

News

Trump administration moves to limit fixes for systemic racism in schools

by Annie Ma | October 5, 2026

Gov. Stein submits letter to DHHS as public comment period for changes to Head Start comes to a close on Oct. 6

by Molly Steur | October 5, 2026

Governor’s advisory council discusses Youth Risk Behavior Survey ahead of final policy recommendations

by Sophia Luna | October 5, 2026

State Board discusses legislative agenda, updates on CMS, EPP accountability, and more

by Molly Steur | October 2, 2026

Blue Ribbon Commission adopts recommendations on teacher pay and literacy, discusses financial management

by Ferrel Guillory | October 2, 2026

NC teachers now qualify for 12 weeks of paid parental leave

by Molly Steur | October 1, 2026

US Treasury Department issues proposed rules on federal school choice tax credit

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | October 1, 2026

NC’s budget invested millions more in the state childcare subsidy program. Here’s how to find out where those dollars will go

by Sophia Luna | September 30, 2026

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Ask the employers first: ElevateNC’s seventh cohort officially launches

by Deanna Ballard | October 5, 2026

How HBCUs are leveraging data to strengthen career services and connect students to strong first jobs

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 5, 2026

‘The Next Journalism,’ and EdNC’s commitment to leadership

by Mebane Rash | October 4, 2026

New literacy data shows promising gains for North Carolina students

by Amy Rhyne | October 2, 2026

Western Piedmont Community College is in a ‘time of transformation’ this school year

by Sophia Luna | October 1, 2026

North Carolina’s local reentry councils help people leaving prison. Advocates say more could be done.

by Ben Humphries | October 1, 2026

North Carolina spent decades building an early childhood system. What will it take to sustain it?

by Amy Rhyne and Staff | September 30, 2026

Start with equity: Strengthening North Carolina’s early childhood system for the next 40 years

by Iheoma U. Iruka | September 30, 2026

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Community Colleges

Perspective | Demonstrating relevance through action

by John Enamait | October 5, 2026

Teacher Pipeline

Perspective | A new pathway into the classroom: How NC districts are growing their own teachers

by Kim Morrison | September 29, 2026

Western North Carolina

Perspective | A reason to smile: Bringing critical dental care back to western NC

by Dogwood Health Trust | September 28, 2026

Communities In Schools

Perspective | The path doesn’t end at the last bell: Why we are partnering

by Monique Perry-Graves and Men Tchaas Ari | September 28, 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

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