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2024 general election results, with EdNC’s first look at the impact on public education

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 6, 2024

Between races for president and statewide offices like governor and state superintendent, here’s what you need to know.

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New K-3 literacy data shows growth in skills for North Carolina students

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 6, 2024

Superintendent-elect Mo Green shares plans for North Carolina public schools following his win

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 6, 2024

A final look at polling and early voting in NC before Election Day

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 1, 2024

Latest stories

Curious how students would vote? The First Vote NC results are in!

by Mebane Rash | November 6, 2024

Students across North Carolina cast their ‘First Vote’ in the 2024 election

by Alli Lindenberg | November 4, 2024

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

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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.

The 2024 Election

Plan on voting in the 2024 general election? Here’s what you need to know

by Laura Browne | September 4, 2024

2024 Voter Guide: The races that are most important to education

by Liz Bell, Hannah Vinueza McClellan, Chantal Brown and Staff | October 8, 2024

State superintendent candidates debate for the first time

by Liz Bell | September 12, 2024

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New K-3 literacy data shows growth in skills for North Carolina students

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 6, 2024

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Superintendent-elect Mo Green shares plans for North Carolina public schools following his win

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 6, 2024

News

2024 general election results, with EdNC’s first look at the impact on public education

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 6, 2024

News

A final look at polling and early voting in NC before Election Day

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 1, 2024

a classroom of high school students, male and female presenter standing at the front.

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Communities in Schools NC holds ‘Jump Start Jobs Week’ across the state

by Chantal Brown | November 1, 2024

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New toolkit provides practical and federal implications for AI in the classroom

by Chantal Brown | October 31, 2024

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Students in Beaufort County Schools help build literacy in their community

by Katie Dukes | October 31, 2024

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As NC looks to further expand vouchers, new report explores programs in other states

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | October 30, 2024

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Curious how students would vote? The First Vote NC results are in!

by Mebane Rash | November 6, 2024

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Cookies and the 2024 election: Everything you need to know

by Mebane Rash | November 5, 2024

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Students across North Carolina cast their ‘First Vote’ in the 2024 election

by Alli Lindenberg | November 4, 2024

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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

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The full circle story of fighting natural disasters, losing everything, and teaching the next generation

by Alli Lindenberg | October 31, 2024

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Together we rise: From the mountains to the coast, school districts join together to support our return to school

by Rob Jackson | October 31, 2024

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In North Carolina, public education is at the heart of governor’s race

by Marianna McMurdock | October 31, 2024

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

by Mebane Rash | October 30, 2024

Perspectives

Literacy

Perspective | The importance of staying the course for literacy gains

by Amy Rhyne | November 6, 2024

K-12

Perspective | Defending public education means investing in rural education

by Miguel Cardona | November 5, 2024

K-12

Perspective | Our local public schools are on the ballot in nearly every race

by Mary Ann Wolf | November 4, 2024

Latinx

Perspective | Reclaiming identity by uplifting Latine voices in education

by Mirella Cisneros Perez | October 31, 2024

John Locke Foundation

Perspective | A study of school finance in North Carolina

by Bob Luebke | October 30, 2024

Literacy

Perspective | Summer matters to North Carolina’s children — a lot. Here’s what we can do

by Mary Mathew | October 30, 2024