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by Chantal Brown | June 1, 2026

While the bill did not make crossover and still sits in committee, the NCHSAA voting to partially adopt it shows that the policy has support, lawmakers said at a press conference on May 7.

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by Ben Humphries | May 28, 2026

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by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | April 28, 2026

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Legislative preview | Community colleges request funds for Propel NC, enrollment growth

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | April 21, 2026

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Legislative preview | Child care advocates ask for state funds to ‘sustain what we have’ amid closures and waitlists

by Liz Bell | April 20, 2026

News

North Carolina High School Athletics Association votes to support ‘Coaches Care Act’

by Chantal Brown | June 1, 2026

New multiunit child care program breaks ground in Yadkin County, offers new model for rural child care

by Liz Bell | June 1, 2026

New initiative connects NC students with local boards of education, state policymakers

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | May 28, 2026

WakeMed and Atrium deal would raise State Health Plan costs, Treasurer says

by Ben Humphries | May 28, 2026

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‘The program has opened doors to opportunities’: First Transformational Scholars graduate from NC State’s College of Education

by Janine Bowen | May 27, 2026

Amendment to elect State Board of Education members passes House committee, and more from the legislature

by Ben Humphries | May 21, 2026

Blue Ribbon Commission: Lessons for North Carolina in Mississippi’s education climb

by Ferrel Guillory | May 21, 2026

Governor’s advisory council hears updates on proposed budget, disciplinary data to inform recommendations on student safety and well-being

by Sophia Luna | May 20, 2026

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K-12

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Attainment

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