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New school accountability task force begins latest effort to redesign system

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | February 19, 2026

For years, education leaders have said the state’s accountability system does not accurately reflect schools’ performance. A new task force intends to address that.

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by Caroline Parker | February 17, 2026

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Superintendent Green visits agricultural CTE program in Guilford County during public school choice tour

by Chantal Brown | February 16, 2026

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New school accountability task force begins latest effort to redesign system

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | February 19, 2026

NC community college leaders travel to DC for legislative summit, with a focus on Workforce Pell

by Ben Humphries | February 19, 2026

people seated n couches with microphones

Teach For America panel discusses teacher recruitment, AI, and the future of education in North Carolina

by Chantal Brown | February 18, 2026

Lt. Gov. Hunt tours Craven Community College, focusing on STEM and aviation offerings

by Caroline Parker | February 17, 2026

people standing with a table full of plants between them in a dome shaped greenhouse

Superintendent Green visits agricultural CTE program in Guilford County during public school choice tour

by Chantal Brown | February 16, 2026

myFutureNC announces 2026 Champions for Attainment

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | February 16, 2026

Legislators consider industry-aligned education efforts and promising tutoring models

by Liz Bell | February 12, 2026

Charter Review Board converts remote charter into stand-alone school, approves new virtual academies

by Kristen Blair | February 12, 2026

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EdNC’s Hurricane Helene Playbook: An overview of the Public School Insurance Fund

by Deanna Ballard and Turner Zsambeky | February 18, 2026

When rural voices connect: Inside TFA’s rural leadership academy, where staying power takes root

by Deanna Ballard | February 17, 2026

From plan to practice: How Nash County Schools is aligning time, materials, and people to strengthen early literacy

by Amy Rhyne | February 16, 2026

EdNC’s Hurricane Helene Playbook: The role of faith and faith institutions after disaster

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | February 16, 2026

Meet the 2026 NC Charter School Teacher of the Year

by Kristen Blair | February 16, 2026

States tackle the child care shortage in rural America with tangible results

by Anne Vilen | February 11, 2026

Maine’s free community college program is popular, but its continuation remains in question

by Dean Drescher | February 11, 2026

American Idol features Charlotte student Nyla Martin

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Perspectives

Community Colleges

Perspective | The diploma trap, and why The Leon Levine Foundation has issued an RFP

by Russ Altenburg | February 17, 2026

K-12

Perspective | A sustainable framework for leading with joy

by Seth Ashburn | February 16, 2026

Community Colleges

Perspective | Dreams come true at McDowell Tech

by J.W. Kelley | February 12, 2026

Community Colleges

Perspective | In 2026, don’t fear the FAFSA

by Alex Granados | February 11, 2026

K-12

Perspective | Centering partnership and brighter opportunities this Black History Month

by Eric Davis | February 10, 2026

Principals

Perspective | Paper bunnies: The foundation of a school where people matter

by Chena Cayton and ChatGPT | February 9, 2026