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2026 Voter Guide: What to know about education items on the ballot in NC

by Molly Steur and Ben Humphries | October 15, 2026

There are many important races on the 2026 general election ballot, with high stakes for education in North Carolina. Learn more about these races and how they impact education in North Carolina here.

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Perspective | The principal and the person

by Mariah Walker | October 29, 2026

Latest news

Wayne County’s Christopher Hicks named NC CTE Teacher of the Year

by Derick Lee | November 2, 2026

‘Gaps remain’: NC Health Talent Alliance releases report on 2026 NC healthcare workforce trends

by Molly Steur | October 29, 2026

Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee discusses legislative priorities and school nutrition

by Molly Steur | October 28, 2026

Latest features

From training to transformation: What Carteret County is learning about lasting literacy change

by Amy Rhyne | November 2, 2026

What’s for school breakfast? In Craven County, it’s local

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 29, 2026

For nearly 10 years, Orgullo Latinx Pride has changed students’ lives. Now, it’s teaching them brain science

by Sophia Luna | October 28, 2026

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Regional Convenings Week 2 Recap: Wayne and Gaston Colleges

by N.C. Community College System | October 30, 2026

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We are all living on the frontier: Why higher education needs wayfinding leadership

by CC Daily | November 1, 2026

What you need to know today

The N.C. State Board of Education meets this week. Here is the agenda for Wednesday. Here is the agenda for Thursday.

November 2, 2026

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Election Coverage

2026 Voter Guide: What to know about education items on the ballot in NC

by Molly Steur and Ben Humphries | October 15, 2026

What NC voters need to know about the constitutional tax amendments on the ballot

by Ben Humphries | October 15, 2026

Planning to vote in the 2026 general election? Here’s what you need to know

by Molly Steur | September 29, 2026

News

Wayne County’s Christopher Hicks named NC CTE Teacher of the Year

by Derick Lee | November 2, 2026

EPIC study explores impact of high rates of absenteeism in NC schools on learning

by Molly Steur | November 2, 2026

‘Gaps remain’: NC Health Talent Alliance releases report on 2026 NC healthcare workforce trends

by Molly Steur | October 29, 2026

Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee discusses legislative priorities and school nutrition

by Molly Steur | October 28, 2026

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Features

From training to transformation: What Carteret County is learning about lasting literacy change

by Amy Rhyne | November 2, 2026

What’s for school breakfast? In Craven County, it’s local

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 29, 2026

For nearly 10 years, Orgullo Latinx Pride has changed students’ lives. Now, it’s teaching them brain science

by Sophia Luna | October 28, 2026

Asheville City Schools showcases choices available to public school students

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | October 27, 2026

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