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Who is Linda McMahon? From ECU grad to nominee for ed secretary, a look beyond the headlines

by Mebane Rash | December 2, 2024

Linda McMahon has North Carolina roots and is the nominee for U.S. Secretary of Education. Here’s what you need to know.

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North Carolina economic development tier designations released for 2025

by Alli Lindenberg | December 4, 2024

The 2025-26 FAFSA is open. Here’s what you need to know

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | December 4, 2024

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New Bellwether report lays out considerations for AI use in education

by Chantal Brown | December 2, 2024

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U.S. Department of Ed releases playbook on student cellphone use

by Mebane Rash | December 4, 2024

School buses came to the rescue for a hurricane-battered health company and the parents who work there

by Ariel Gilreath | December 3, 2024

The Next NC Scholarship will allow many NC students to go to community college for free

by Alli Lindenberg | December 2, 2024

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EdNC's Emily Thomas interviewing students who attend Nebo Elementary School and are working at the distribution center in McDowell County.

Hurricane Helene

Thanks to a whole lot of bathroom trailers and the sheer will of leaders, Mitchell County students are coming back to school

by Mebane Rash | November 4, 2024

After 33 days, Ashe County students return to school

by Caroline Parker and Ben Humphries | October 30, 2024

One month after Helene, students stage a play that the whole country should see

by Mebane Rash | October 30, 2024

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North Carolina economic development tier designations released for 2025

by Alli Lindenberg | December 4, 2024

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The 2025-26 FAFSA is open. Here’s what you need to know

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | December 4, 2024

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New rankings released for elementary, middle, and high schools in North Carolina

by Chantal Brown | December 3, 2024

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New Bellwether report lays out considerations for AI use in education

by Chantal Brown | December 2, 2024

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Following veto override, community colleges see ‘crucial’ enrollment growth funds

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 21, 2024

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General Assembly overrides veto of the mini budget, adds additional funds for vouchers

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 20, 2024

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General Assembly passes new bill with regulatory changes, child care grants, and Helene aid

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan and Liz Bell | November 19, 2024

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State Board of Community Colleges discusses need for enrollment growth funds ahead of legislature reconvening

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 18, 2024

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U.S. Department of Ed releases playbook on student cellphone use

by Mebane Rash | December 4, 2024

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School buses came to the rescue for a hurricane-battered health company and the parents who work there

by Ariel Gilreath | December 3, 2024

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The Next NC Scholarship will allow many NC students to go to community college for free

by Alli Lindenberg | December 2, 2024

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Who is Linda McMahon? From ECU grad to nominee for ed secretary, a look beyond the headlines

by Mebane Rash | December 2, 2024

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After a tornado tore through their school, Springfield Middle is learning ‘that problems can be resolved’

by Molly Urquhart | December 2, 2024

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Our Thanksgiving blessing

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan and Mebane Rash | November 27, 2024

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The last homecoming after Helene: Yancey County Schools return

by Caroline Parker | November 26, 2024

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Ask & Answer | What parents need to know about additional funding approved for students waitlisted for vouchers

by Mebane Rash | November 26, 2024

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Literacy

Perspective | Intervening early for literacy equity across North Carolina

by Micere Keels | December 4, 2024

Community Colleges

Perspective | Community colleges teach by example in times of crisis

by Laura Leatherwood | December 3, 2024

Community Colleges

On serving students, partnership, providing hope, and Thanksgiving

by Keegan Anderson | November 27, 2024

Community Colleges

Perspective | Wake Tech president on recommitting ourselves to the ‘forgotten people’

by Scott Ralls | November 21, 2024

Community Colleges

Perspective | Demonstrating an ethic of care by leaning into our rural college assets

by Pamela Senegal | November 21, 2024

K-12

Perspective | Let’s reform how we pay teachers

by John Hood | November 14, 2024