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Legislative preview | Child care advocates ask for state funds to ‘sustain what we have’ amid closures and waitlists

by Liz Bell | April 20, 2026

This short session, child care advocates are asking for $101 million per year to send to facilities participating in the child care subsidy program. Here’s why.

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Belk Center launches guidebook on NC Reconnect program for adult learners

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | April 20, 2026

First Lady Anna Stein moderates panel with people who are incarcerated at reentry conference amid funding challenges

by Ben Humphries | April 15, 2026

Even fewer new NC families apply for vouchers this year

by Mebane Rash | April 15, 2026

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NC Community College System honors top educators and business partners at annual awards celebration

by Alli Lindenberg | April 20, 2026

North Davie Middle School builds a culture where every student grows in reading skills and more

by Amy Rhyne | April 20, 2026

NC legislators visit Forsyth Tech to learn about the impact of Boost on student success

by Derick Lee | April 20, 2026

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Hurricane Helene-Use of Mental-Health Funds at Select NC Community Colleges

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Legislative preview | Child care advocates ask for state funds to ‘sustain what we have’ amid closures and waitlists

by Liz Bell | April 20, 2026

Who will be the next leader of the NC Community College System? Here’s what the State Board is looking for

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | April 20, 2026

Belk Center launches guidebook on NC Reconnect program for adult learners

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | April 20, 2026

First Lady Anna Stein moderates panel with people who are incarcerated at reentry conference amid funding challenges

by Ben Humphries | April 15, 2026

Even fewer new NC families apply for vouchers this year

by Mebane Rash | April 15, 2026

Governor’s visit to Guilford Tech highlights early childhood workforce programs

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | April 15, 2026

Property tax limits could strain already tight school district budgets

by Ben Humphries | April 13, 2026

Good Jobs Western North Carolina announced, invitation to invest in WNC issued

by Mebane Rash and Alli Lindenberg | April 13, 2026

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NC Community College System honors top educators and business partners at annual awards celebration

by Alli Lindenberg | April 20, 2026

North Davie Middle School builds a culture where every student grows in reading skills and more

by Amy Rhyne | April 20, 2026

NC legislators visit Forsyth Tech to learn about the impact of Boost on student success

by Derick Lee | April 20, 2026

NCAE is planning march for public education on May 1

by Mebane Rash | April 17, 2026

Child Care Choice Voucher Program helps thousands of children and families access child care in Ohio

by Katie Dukes | April 16, 2026

LEAD Girls of NC celebrates 10 years of impact in the Triad

by Alli Lindenberg and Jyanne Guide | April 16, 2026

A shared ecosystem: How NC Community Schools and higher education are working together

by Alec Greenwald and Brittany Gregory | April 16, 2026

EdExplainer | What’s the status of teacher pay and benefits in North Carolina in 2026?

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | April 15, 2026

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Teachers

Perspective | State leaders highlight the need for classroom investment during Legislators in Schools Week

by Rachel Candaso | April 20, 2026

Teacher Pipeline

Perspective | Joy as a strategy in teacher preparation

by Karen Morris | April 14, 2026

Early Childhood

Perspective | Supporting principal leadership for early learning

by Michael Little | April 13, 2026

K-12

Perspective | Students find shared humanity and deepened learning through bilingual performance

by Blake Wilson | April 13, 2026

K-12

Perspective | Ending the school year with hope

by Chanel Jones | April 9, 2026

Principals

Perspective | Leadership in crisis: How prepared are our principals?

by Crystal Barnett | April 8, 2026