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Legislators consider industry-aligned education efforts and promising tutoring models

by Liz Bell | February 12, 2026

Charter Review Board converts remote charter into stand-alone school, approves new virtual academies

by Kristen Blair | February 12, 2026

Closing the attainment gap: myFutureNC unveils new data and ‘Workforce Act’ to hit 2030 goal

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | February 12, 2026

As NC prepares for Workforce Pell, only a fraction of short-term programs are expected to qualify

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | February 11, 2026

Miguel Cardona says expanding bilingual education is ‘an economic imperative’ at NC State event

by Liz Bell | February 10, 2026

As Financial Aid Awareness Month kicks off, NC’s FAFSA completion rate outpaces previous year

by Ben Humphries | February 10, 2026

people in hard hats standing in front of a construction lift

State Board discusses record credentials earned, legislative priorities, and more

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | February 9, 2026

Report shows decrease in crimes and suspensions in NC schools. Here’s what else you need to know

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | February 5, 2026

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