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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

During the Charter Schools Review Board’s October meeting, members approved a new charter school in Harnett County, discussed changes in statewide growth score calculations, and heard presentations on statewide charter initiatives and trends.

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by Dogwood Health Trust | October 8, 2026

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Pender County’s Dr. Brad Breedlove named North Carolina’s 2027 Superintendent of the Year

by Molly Steur | October 9, 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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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

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Pender County Superintendent Wins Burroughs Wellcome Fund 2027 A. Craig Phillips NC Superintendent of the Year Award

by NC SSA | October 8, 2026

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by Golden LEAF Foundation | October 9, 2026

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Where Money From the Meta Settlement Is Going Within States

by Education Commission of the States | 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

Pender County’s Dr. Brad Breedlove named North Carolina’s 2027 Superintendent of the Year

by Molly Steur | October 9, 2026

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

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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

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