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

by Amy Rhyne and Staff | September 30, 2026

As millions more in state childcare subsidies go into effect on Oct. 1, EdNC is taking a look at nearly 40 years of early childhood history in North Carolina.

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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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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

Latest stories

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

Angel’s Watch, a voluntary short-term respite care program in western NC, alleviates pressure on the foster care system

by Molly Steur | September 29, 2026

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More Books for American Families

by capita + Book Harvest | October 1, 2026

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Changing the Narrative on Child Care and Early Education

by New America | September 23, 2026

What you need to know today

The NC State Board of Education is meeting this week for it biannual planning meeting. Here is the agenda for Tuesday, for Wednesday, and for Thursday.

October 1, 2026

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Legislature 2026

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

News

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

Planning to vote in the 2026 general election? Here’s what you need to know

by Molly Steur | September 29, 2026

Hurricane Helene shows childcare is key to disaster resilience

by Anne Vilen | September 28, 2026

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Lt. Gov. Hunt explores ‘future-readiness’ at Edgecombe Community College

by Chantal Brown | September 28, 2026

State Board’s accountability task force reaches consensus on indicators for new model

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan and Molly Steur | September 28, 2026

First Workforce Pell programs in North Carolina receive federal approval

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 25, 2026

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

by Ben Humphries | October 1, 2026

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

by Sophia Luna | 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

Angel’s Watch, a voluntary short-term respite care program in western NC, alleviates pressure on the foster care system

by Molly Steur | September 29, 2026

Harvard conference spotlights nation’s broadening school choice landscape, new federal tax credit

by Kristen Blair | September 29, 2026

Communities In Schools and Road to Hire partner to create continuity in service for Charlotte students

by Derick Lee | September 28, 2026

‘How far we have come’: An update on districts with schools damaged by Hurricane Helene 2 years later

by Caroline Parker | September 25, 2026

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Perspectives

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

Teach For America

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

by Robyn Fehrman | September 22, 2026

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