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What are NC schools doing to combat chronic absenteeism?

by Molly Steur | September 21, 2026

The average North Carolina student missed 13.1 days of instruction in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to an average of 9.8 days pre-pandemic. Here’s what some N.C. schools are doing to mitigate chronic absenteeism.

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Perspective | Isothermal builds early childhood workforce by helping students stay the course

by Dogwood Health Trust | September 21, 2026

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Dr. Monty Sullivan provides first report to State Board as interim president, discusses the reach of NC community colleges

by Molly Steur and Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 21, 2026

NCDHHS releases toolkit to help people navigate changes to SNAP and Medicaid

by Molly Steur | September 21, 2026

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

by Molly Steur | September 17, 2026

Latest stories

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

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

by Sophia Luna | September 16, 2026

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Federal ‘Science of Reading’ Legislation Passes the House

by Education Week | September 21, 2026

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Nikole Hannah-Jones | In Fighting for Every Black Child, Did I Betray My Own?

by The New York Times Magazine | September 20, 2026

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RISING LEADERS | Victoria Brinson, Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Edenton-Chowan School District

by K-12 DIVE | September 16, 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

News

Dr. Monty Sullivan provides first report to State Board as interim president, discusses the reach of NC community colleges

by Molly Steur and Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 21, 2026

NCDHHS releases toolkit to help people navigate changes to SNAP and Medicaid

by Molly Steur | September 21, 2026

What are NC schools doing to combat chronic absenteeism?

by Molly Steur | September 21, 2026

First Lady Melania Trump 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

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McDowell Tech connects students with careers and their community this school year

by Sophia Luna | September 21, 2026

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

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 17, 2026

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

by Deanna Ballard | September 17, 2026

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

by Sophia Luna | September 16, 2026

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

by Sophia Luna | September 15, 2026

Does North Carolina’s constitutional right to education matter?

by Ann McColl | September 15, 2026

EdNC wins multimedia awards from NC Press Association, thanks those we serve

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | September 15, 2026

From learning to doing: How Davidson County Schools is putting the science of reading into practice

by Amy Rhyne | September 10, 2026

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Perspectives

Western North Carolina

Perspective | Isothermal builds early childhood workforce by helping students stay the course

by Dogwood Health Trust | September 21, 2026

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

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