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Playlab launches inaugural cohort in NC, partnering with school districts to help educators and students design custom AI tools

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 7, 2026

A cohort of eight school districts and one charter school in North Carolina will partner with Playlab this school year to help teachers and students build custom AI tools together.

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Perspective | Helene showed us what students are capable of. Will schools build on it?

by Wesley Davis | October 7, 2026

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Charter Review Board approves new Harnett County school, denies two others, and addresses growth score controversy

by Kristen Blair | October 8, 2026

Treasurer criticizes new Atrium affordability program ahead of State Health Plan open enrollment period

by Ben Humphries | October 6, 2026

RFP opens for Boost expansion to support NC community college students in healthcare

by Molly Steur | October 6, 2026

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Ask the employers first: ElevateNC’s seventh cohort officially launches

by Deanna Ballard | October 5, 2026

How HBCUs are leveraging data to strengthen career services and connect students to strong first jobs

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 5, 2026

‘The Next Journalism,’ and EdNC’s commitment to leadership

by Mebane Rash | October 4, 2026

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Belk Center Announces Respondents for 2026 Dallas Herring Lecture

by Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research Home | October 7, 2026

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With worker shortage looming, NC pins hopes on community college initiatives

by Carolina Public Press | October 2, 2026

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More than 40,000 commenters weighed in on the Trump administration’s proposal to revamp standards for the federal early childhood program

by K-12 DIVE | October 8, 2026

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Early Childhood

North Carolina spent decades building an early childhood system. What will it take to sustain it?

by Amy Rhyne and Staff | September 30, 2026

Start with equity: Strengthening North Carolina’s early childhood system for the next 40 years

by Iheoma U. Iruka | September 30, 2026

NC’s budget invested millions more in the state childcare subsidy program. Here’s how to find out where those dollars will go

by Sophia Luna | September 30, 2026

News

Charter Review Board approves new Harnett County school, denies two others, and addresses growth score controversy

by Kristen Blair | October 8, 2026

Playlab launches inaugural cohort in NC, partnering with school districts to help educators and students design custom AI tools

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 7, 2026

Treasurer criticizes new Atrium affordability program ahead of State Health Plan open enrollment period

by Ben Humphries | October 6, 2026

RFP opens for Boost expansion to support NC community college students in healthcare

by Molly Steur | October 6, 2026

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Features

Golden LEAF scholar Bekah Mulligan encourages others to apply for foundation’s scholarship

by Kaitlyn Parker | October 7, 2026

Ask the employers first: ElevateNC’s seventh cohort officially launches

by Deanna Ballard | October 5, 2026

How HBCUs are leveraging data to strengthen career services and connect students to strong first jobs

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 5, 2026

‘The Next Journalism,’ and EdNC’s commitment to leadership

by Mebane Rash | October 4, 2026

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Western North Carolina

Perspective | Building homes and a workforce to power the economy

by Dogwood Health Trust | October 8, 2026

Western North Carolina

Perspective | Helene showed us what students are capable of. Will schools build on it?

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Community Colleges

Perspective | Gov. Stein celebrates NC College Connect in Wilmington

by Alex Granados | October 6, 2026