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Resources for educators following Trump’s new policies on ICE, immigration

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | February 3, 2025

Here is an overview of the actions the Trump administration has taken that could impact immigrant students, resources for schools and teachers looking to support their students.

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North Carolina House committees on education for the 2025-26 session

by Ben Humphries | February 4, 2025

A look at North Carolina Senate committees on education this long session

by Ben Humphries | February 4, 2025

Child care quality ratings are changing. Here’s how to provide feedback.

by Liz Bell | February 4, 2025

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‘African Americans and Labor’: Honoring Black History Month in 2025

by Chantal Brown | February 4, 2025

Early ed, higher ed, funding, AI, WNC, and more: Hunt Institute convenes legislators to talk about education

by Mebane Rash | February 3, 2025

Meet the regional principals of the year: ‘Leaders in their local communities’

by Mebane Rash | February 3, 2025

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Eastern Elementary School students raise their hands for Gov. Josh Stein. Alli Lindenberg/EducationNC

Hurricane Helene

General Assembly overrides veto of bill removing power from incoming Democratic officials

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | December 11, 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 last homecoming after Helene: Yancey County Schools return

by Caroline Parker | November 26, 2024

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North Carolina House committees on education for the 2025-26 session

by Ben Humphries | February 4, 2025

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A look at North Carolina Senate committees on education this long session

by Ben Humphries | February 4, 2025

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Child care quality ratings are changing. Here’s how to provide feedback.

by Liz Bell | February 4, 2025

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Stein’s Helene budget proposal calls for K-12 summer programs, tuition assistance

by Ben Humphries | February 4, 2025

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Resources for educators following Trump’s new policies on ICE, immigration

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | February 3, 2025

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Title IX, book bans, and indoctrination in the era of President Trump

by Mebane Rash | February 3, 2025

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FAFSA February is here with resources to help students and families pay for college

by Alli Lindenberg | February 1, 2025

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Blue Engine Collaborative releases case study of EdNC: Breaking down barriers in North Carolina, mile by country mile

by Colin McMahon and Hanin Najjar | January 30, 2025

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‘African Americans and Labor’: Honoring Black History Month in 2025

by Chantal Brown | February 4, 2025

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Students with intellectual and developmental disabilities on the road to postsecondary opportunities

by Chantal Brown | February 3, 2025

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Early ed, higher ed, funding, AI, WNC, and more: Hunt Institute convenes legislators to talk about education

by Mebane Rash | February 3, 2025

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Meet the regional principals of the year: ‘Leaders in their local communities’

by Mebane Rash | February 3, 2025

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Gov. Josh Stein visits public school to learn more about school meals, STEM, and share his education priorities

by Alli Lindenberg | February 3, 2025

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North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics students pitch their legislators

by Chantal Brown | February 3, 2025

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McDowell Tech opens workforce center in Old Fort months after Helene

by Emily Thomas | February 3, 2025

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A note from Molly and Mebane on EdNC’s 10th anniversary

by Molly Urquhart and Mebane Rash | January 30, 2025

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Early Childhood

Perspective | Educate N.C.’s new legislators on early childhood priorities

by Dawn Crawford | February 4, 2025

Early Childhood

Perspective | Funding for literacy coaching support is making a difference in districts like Dare County Schools

by Amy Rhyne, Karen Wood, Christina Shrock and Rhys Lamberg | February 3, 2025

K-12

Perspective | Why we should offer debate programs at every public high school

by Leeya Chaudhuri | January 29, 2025

Early Childhood

Perspective | North Carolina’s child care ‘trilemma’

by Mary Scott | January 27, 2025

K-12

Perspective | A New Year’s resolution to make America great

by Deanna Townsend-Smith | January 24, 2025

Perspective | Avoid reacting 24/7 in a new year of noise

by Jon Jon Moore | January 23, 2025