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

by Ben Humphries | May 28, 2026

The State Health Plan is a division of the Department of State Treasurer, and provides health care coverage to nearly 750,000 teachers, charter school employees, community college employees, other state employees, retirees, and their dependents.

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

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | 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

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‘I have been changed for good’: Insight Colearning’s farewell to the class of 2026

by Derick Lee | May 27, 2026

The business case for mental health: NC Chamber hosts summit highlighting importance of youth well-being

by Sophia Luna | May 27, 2026

EdExplainer | How North Carolina schools support student mental health, and the challenges that remain

by Sophia Luna | May 26, 2026

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DAVE Report Finds Minimal Vacancies Throughout North Carolina’s Community Colleges

State Auditor's Office | May 28, 2026

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Governor Stein Highlights Importance of Construction Apprenticeships Following Housing Affordability Executive Order

The Office of the Governor | May 28, 2026

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CMS Board approves option to lease for 'educator community' at Garinger

WFAE | May 26, 2026

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Legislative preview | Teacher pay, school choice and funding, and more K-12 issues on the table this short session

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

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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

students posing while making a wolf with their hands

‘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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NC’s math scores are increasing post-COVID, but reading growth trails behind, report shows

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | May 19, 2026

State Board of Community Colleges discusses projected impact of Propel NC, announces Boost expansion

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto and Analisa Sorrells Archer | May 18, 2026

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by Mebane Rash | May 27, 2026

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#TeachingInColor Summit celebrates educators by looking back to move ahead

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Perspective | From shared priorities to shared power: Why coordinated action matters for educational justice

by Deanna Townsend-Smith and Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity | May 28, 2026

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Perspective | A gift to NC State graduates points to a policy opportunity

by Jenna Bryant | May 27, 2026

Teachers

Perspective | From books to college to life, how one educator motivates students

by Eric Johnson | May 26, 2026

Community Colleges

Perspective | Montgomery Community College cultivates advanced agriculture program

by Kaitlyn Parker | May 25, 2026

Leadership & Governance

Perspective | NC Community College System President Jeff Cox shares parting advice

by Jeff Cox | May 21, 2026

Kenan Fellows

Perspective | Where teachers become leaders: Celebrating 26 years of the Kenan Fellows Program

by Vance Kite | May 21, 2026