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As SNAP cuts loom, NC child hunger leaders call for strengthening school meals

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | March 5, 2026

More than 1.4 million people in North Carolina, including roughly 600,000 children, receive SNAP benefits each month. State leaders discussed the ramifications of upcoming SNAP cuts at the recent 2026 NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference.

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For child care providers impacted by Helene, what to know about federal funds on the way

by Liz Bell | March 4, 2026

Berger-Page race likely to go to a recount, and other NC primary election results

by Ben Humphries | March 4, 2026

Public School Forum of North Carolina convenes education advocates and business community

by Molly Steur | March 3, 2026

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Friday Institute puts ‘Education in Motion’ during inaugural summit

by Chantal Brown | March 5, 2026

School breakfast is not like you remember, and that’s a good thing

by Mebane Rash | March 5, 2026

Why NC superintendents went to Wales to learn about community schools

by Melanie Shaver | March 4, 2026

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As SNAP cuts loom, NC child hunger leaders call for strengthening school meals

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | March 5, 2026

Treasurer Briner’s office prepping state health-plan RFP

by Ray Gronberg | March 5, 2026

For child care providers impacted by Helene, what to know about federal funds on the way

by Liz Bell | March 4, 2026

Berger-Page race likely to go to a recount, and other NC primary election results

by Ben Humphries | March 4, 2026

Public School Forum of North Carolina convenes education advocates and business community

by Molly Steur | March 3, 2026

Nonprofit connecting first-generation college students to strong first jobs expands to HBCUs in the Carolinas

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | March 3, 2026

Duke, Durham Tech launch guaranteed transfer pathway for engineering students

by Ryan Kilgallen and Seyun Park | March 2, 2026

Dismantling Department of Education could worsen inequities for students with disabilities, researchers say

by Staff | March 2, 2026

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Man standing in center of room of people sitting at desks

Friday Institute puts ‘Education in Motion’ during inaugural summit

by Chantal Brown | March 5, 2026

School breakfast is not like you remember, and that’s a good thing

by Mebane Rash | March 5, 2026

Why NC superintendents went to Wales to learn about community schools

by Melanie Shaver | March 4, 2026

During ‘Arts in Our Schools Month,’ how one NC district is prioritizing arts education

by Chantal Brown | March 4, 2026

High expectations in two languages: How North Newton’s dual immersion model is driving literacy growth

by Amy Rhyne | March 2, 2026

Building skills, building homes: Tri-County Community College launches new initiative to address housing shortages

by Emily Thomas | March 2, 2026

How Boost helps Cape Fear Community College students stay on track to work in high-demand fields

by Ben Humphries | March 2, 2026

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Perspective | Covered riding arena at Isothermal Community College supports booming agribusiness and equine workforce

by Kaitlyn Parker | March 5, 2026

K-12

Perspective | North Carolina’s next mission: Turn around declining math scores

by Lisa Ashe | March 4, 2026

BEST NC

Research | A commitment to improving K-5 mathematics instruction in NC

by BEST NC | March 3, 2026

Nutrition

Perspective | Healthy minds, healthy bodies: Why education and nutrition are the foundation of better health

by Angela Boykin and Microsoft Copilot | March 3, 2026

Public School Forum of NC

Research | Public School Forum releases 2026 local school finance study

by Public School Forum Of North Carolina | March 2, 2026

K-12

Perspective | A superintendent asks for respect

by Anthony Lewis | February 27, 2026