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These 7 states use data collection to help identify and serve student parents

by Sophia Luna | September 16, 2026

Across the country, state-level data often doesn’t capture where student parents are enrolled, what they’re studying, or how many complete their programs.

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First Lady visits western NC elementary school, commends community for its resilience and discusses AI

by Molly Steur | September 17, 2026

Rural Health Transformation Program announces $1.25 million to expand school-based health centers

by Chantal Brown | September 15, 2026

NC College Connect is open, and high school seniors can claim their admittance now

by Molly Steur | September 15, 2026

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From the runway to a pathway: Yancey County Aviation Expo gives students a first look

by Deanna Ballard | September 17, 2026

With growing momentum after state investment, Advise NC charts its future

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 17, 2026

Youth-led work is helping these nonprofits make a difference in their communities

by Sophia Luna | September 15, 2026

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ETS Names Catherine Truitt Senior Strategic Advisor

by ETS | June 5, 2026

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Parents of students with disabilities find private school vouchers come with a catch

by The Hechinger Report | September 15, 2026

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Parental Incarceration and Its Impact on North Carolina Children

by NCIOM | September 3, 2026

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Legislature 2026

New NC budget includes $97 million for child care subsidy program, establishes floor rate

by Liz Bell | July 2, 2026

General Assembly passes budget with 8% average teacher raises, plus funds for literacy, math, and research

by Ben Humphries, Molly Steur and Hannah Vinueza McClellan | July 2, 2026

2026 budget includes funds for Propel NC, enrollment growth, and workforce programs for community colleges

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | July 2, 2026

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First Lady visits western NC elementary school, commends community for its resilience and discusses AI

by Molly Steur | September 17, 2026

Grimsley Senior High School marching band performs on Halifax Mall for Arts in Education Week

by Molly Steur | September 16, 2026

Rural Health Transformation Program announces $1.25 million to expand school-based health centers

by Chantal Brown | September 15, 2026

NC College Connect is open, and high school seniors can claim their admittance now

by Molly Steur | September 15, 2026

Credit for Prior Learning Awareness Week: Making attainment ‘all that much easier’

by Molly Steur | September 14, 2026

Charter Review Board approves new Wake County school, reviews enrollment analysis and remote academy data

by Kristen Blair | September 11, 2026

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Teacher candidates begin Sampson Community College licensure program at no cost

by Chantal Brown | September 9, 2026

Applications for $20 million in disaster relief funds for childcare on college campuses to open Sept. 14

by Molly Steur | September 9, 2026

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These 7 states use data collection to help identify and serve student parents

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Youth-led work is helping these nonprofits make a difference in their communities

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by Ann McColl | September 15, 2026

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by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | September 15, 2026

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by Amy Rhyne | September 10, 2026

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Early Childhood

Perspective | From the apple farm to the Big Apple: Reflecting on field trip experiences for public school students

by Mia Pittman | September 16, 2026

Community Colleges

Perspective | All in NC: A skilled workforce is essential to the future of North Carolina agriculture

by Golden LEAF Foundation | September 14, 2026

Western North Carolina

Perspective | Curiosity at ‘WORX’ — middle schoolers get a hands-on head start on their futures

by Dogwood Health Trust | September 12, 2026

Literacy

Perspective | Harriet, Pippi, Dolly, and me: What a childhood spent hiding behind books taught me about raising readers in the age of AI

by Ginger Young | September 10, 2026

Community Colleges

Perspective | How a statewide partnership through NC LIVE empowers every learner and saves millions of dollars

by Staci Wilson and Claire Leverett | September 9, 2026

K-12

Perspective | The biggest barrier to teen mental health isn’t treatment

by Ann Oshel | September 7, 2026

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