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North Carolina educator’s debut book explores servant leadership in education
In 2022, veteran educator Leshaun Jenkins collaborated with EducationNC for his year-long principal diary. The diary chronicled his journey as a first year principal with Edgecombe County Public Schools. …
Trump’s order designating English as the official language applies to federal agencies, does not require or direct change in services
In a presidential action, President Donald Trump designated English as the official language of the United States on March 1, 2025.…
Higher ed round-up: A new national attainment goal and transfer enrollment grows
Lumina Foundation announced a new national attainment goal this week to increase the number of adults in the United States with college degrees or credentials of value to 75% by 2040.…
The Editor’s Notes
According to reporting by the Center Square, State Treasurer Brad Briner said on Tuesday employee premiums for the State Health Plan will likely be increased from $300 a year to around $550 a year. In a meeting with state leaders, he said the State Health Plan’s Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet on Friday and he urged state leaders to attend and provide input.
Governor Josh Stein will be visiting Micaville Elementary in Yancey County today!
Shout out to Derick, Kelley, and Lanie for helping to get Leshaun’s book out into the world.
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