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State Board discusses record credentials earned, legislative priorities, and more

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | February 9, 2026

The State Board of Education’s February meeting included discussions of data on credentials earned, legislative priorities for the short session, strategic planning, and more.

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by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | February 5, 2026

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by Analisa Sorrells Archer | February 4, 2026

Elected leaders share priorities for Central Carolina Community College

by Jessie Pounds | February 3, 2026

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EdNC’s Hurricane Helene Playbook: The role of philanthropy in disaster relief and recovery

by Kelley O'Brien | February 5, 2026

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Duke TeachHouse reflects on 10 years of educator retention and fellowship

by Chantal Brown | February 4, 2026

Executive director of North Carolina Association of School Administrators to retire after two decades of advocacy

by Ferrel Guillory | February 3, 2026

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News

people in hard hats standing in front of a construction lift

State Board discusses record credentials earned, legislative priorities, and more

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | February 9, 2026

Report shows decrease in crimes and suspensions in NC schools. Here’s what else you need to know

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | February 5, 2026

NC needs sponsors to serve summer meals. Here’s how to apply

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | February 4, 2026

Elected leaders share priorities for Central Carolina Community College

by Jessie Pounds | February 3, 2026

Applications open for rural middle schools to join Golden LEAF Schools Initiative

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | February 3, 2026

Winter weather: NC school and community college closures, February 2026

by Ben Humphries | February 2, 2026

On education, voters may be more aligned than you think, new survey finds

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | February 2, 2026

Winter storms challenge school districts, legislative help requested

by Mebane Rash | February 2, 2026

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seven people sit and stand around an oval table with name tags

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by Chantal Brown | February 4, 2026

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Perspective | NC Legislators in Schools Week: An opportunity for relationships to flourish

by Amos Fodchuk | February 5, 2026

Literacy

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by Terri Ashchi | February 4, 2026

K-12

Perspective | Beyond the test: Building confident and resilient learners

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by Deanna Ballard | February 2, 2026