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Live updates: 2026 midterm election results and what they mean for education

by Molly Steur, Ben Humphries and Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 3, 2026

Follow along with EdNC’s live coverage of the 2026 midterm election results and what they mean for education in our state. EdNC will be covering the results until all statewide races are called.

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Perspective | Access to care: Investing in health and affordability for North Carolina

by Colleen Briggs | November 2, 2026

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CMS student adviser finalists discuss mental health, campus safety, AI, and more

by Simi Modey | November 2, 2026

Finalists announced for inaugural North Carolina CTE Superintendent of the Year Award

by Molly Steur | November 2, 2026

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

by Molly Steur | November 2, 2026

Latest features

How GW Carver Elementary School tailors support for its exceptional students

by Derick Lee | November 3, 2026

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

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NEW PODCAST | NC Schools of Thought

by Public School Forum of NC | November 1, 2026

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NCCCS Launches Student Innovation Council to Help Shape the Student Experience

by NCCCS | October 29, 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 3, 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

Live updates: 2026 midterm election results and what they mean for education

by Molly Steur, Ben Humphries and Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 3, 2026

CMS student adviser finalists discuss mental health, campus safety, AI, and more

by Simi Modey | November 2, 2026

Finalists announced for inaugural North Carolina CTE Superintendent of the Year Award

by Molly Steur | November 2, 2026

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

by Derick Lee | November 2, 2026

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Features

How GW Carver Elementary School tailors support for its exceptional students

by Derick Lee | November 3, 2026

A rural newspaper and community school district join forces to improve literacy outcomes and strengthen community ties

by Alli Lindenberg | November 2, 2026

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

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Perspective | Access to care: Investing in health and affordability for North Carolina

by Colleen Briggs | November 2, 2026

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Principals

Perspective | The principal and the person

by Mariah Walker | October 29, 2026