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Gov. Stein releases budget proposal with 11% average raise for teachers, highest starting pay in the Southeast

by Ben Humphries and Liz Bell | April 21, 2026

Gov. Josh Stein released his proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27, which comes after NC legislators did not pass a state budget last year.

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Orange High School’s Jason Johnson is 2026 National High School Principal of the Year

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | April 22, 2026

Department of Education opens public comments for proposed ‘do no harm’ earnings test for postsecondary programs

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | April 22, 2026

Legislative preview | Community colleges request funds for Propel NC, enrollment growth

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | April 21, 2026

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Leaders say childhood resilience is a ‘policy imperative’ at State of the Child Summit

by Katie Dukes | April 22, 2026

Highlighting the role of education in getting to a good job, 2026 Holshouser Legislators Retreat convenes ahead of short session

by Mebane Rash | April 22, 2026

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Rookie teams excel in FIRST NC Robotics competitions while building STEM skills

by Chantal Brown | April 21, 2026

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Orange High School’s Jason Johnson is 2026 National High School Principal of the Year

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | April 22, 2026

Department of Education opens public comments for proposed ‘do no harm’ earnings test for postsecondary programs

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | April 22, 2026

Gov. Stein releases budget proposal with 11% average raise for teachers, highest starting pay in the Southeast

by Ben Humphries and Liz Bell | April 21, 2026

Legislative preview | Community colleges request funds for Propel NC, enrollment growth

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | April 21, 2026

Legislative preview | Child care advocates ask for state funds to ‘sustain what we have’ amid closures and waitlists

by Liz Bell | April 20, 2026

Who will be the next leader of the NC Community College System? Here’s what the State Board is looking for

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | April 20, 2026

Belk Center launches guidebook on NC Reconnect program for adult learners

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | April 20, 2026

First Lady Anna Stein moderates panel with people who are incarcerated at reentry conference amid funding challenges

by Ben Humphries | April 15, 2026

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Leaders say childhood resilience is a ‘policy imperative’ at State of the Child Summit

by Katie Dukes | April 22, 2026

Highlighting the role of education in getting to a good job, 2026 Holshouser Legislators Retreat convenes ahead of short session

by Mebane Rash | April 22, 2026

students standing behind the glass of an arena filled with large tennis balls and square robots with wheels

Rookie teams excel in FIRST NC Robotics competitions while building STEM skills

by Chantal Brown | April 21, 2026

A Rockingham County teen is co-hosting a PBS News student podcast

by Caroline Parker | April 21, 2026

NC Community College System honors top educators and business partners at annual awards celebration

by Alli Lindenberg | April 20, 2026

North Davie Middle School builds a culture where every student grows in reading skills and more

by Amy Rhyne | April 20, 2026

NC legislators visit Forsyth Tech to learn about the impact of Boost on student success

by Derick Lee | April 20, 2026

NCAE is planning march for public education on May 1

by Mebane Rash | April 17, 2026

Perspectives

K-12

Perspective | Alexander County Schools hosts state lawmakers during Legislators in Schools Week

by Denita Dowell-Reavis | April 22, 2026

Teachers

Perspective | State leaders highlight the need for classroom investment during Legislators in Schools Week

by Rachel Candaso | April 20, 2026

Teacher Pipeline

Perspective | Joy as a strategy in teacher preparation

by Karen Morris | April 14, 2026

Early Childhood

Perspective | Supporting principal leadership for early learning

by Michael Little | April 13, 2026

K-12

Perspective | Students find shared humanity and deepened learning through bilingual performance

by Blake Wilson | April 13, 2026

K-12

Perspective | Ending the school year with hope

by Chanel Jones | April 9, 2026