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Perquimans High School’s Michaelle Overman is North Carolina’s 2026 CTE Teacher of the Year

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | January 6, 2026

“What makes Mrs. Overman truly special is her ability to challenge students while meeting them where they are,” said one member of Perquimans County Emergency Services. Learn more about Michaelle Overman and her award here.

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Department of Education to give more than $208 million in grants for school mental health services

by Staff | January 5, 2026

Two NC community colleges receive $36 million in gifts from MacKenzie Scott

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | December 18, 2025

Governor’s advisory council says all districts have plans for cellphone-free classrooms

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | December 18, 2025

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The state of advising at NC community colleges: Four key findings from EdNC’s survey

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | January 5, 2026

NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson sues to protect federal funding for community schools

by Mebane Rash | January 1, 2026

‘Achieving Educational Excellence’: Strategic plan for public schools takes hold across North Carolina

by Chantal Brown | January 1, 2026

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News

Perquimans High School’s Michaelle Overman is North Carolina’s 2026 CTE Teacher of the Year

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | January 6, 2026

Department of Education to give more than $208 million in grants for school mental health services

by Staff | January 5, 2026

Two NC community colleges receive $36 million in gifts from MacKenzie Scott

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | December 18, 2025

Governor’s advisory council says all districts have plans for cellphone-free classrooms

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | December 18, 2025

Gov. Stein’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships releases strategies for workforce development

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | December 17, 2025

Gov. Stein asks Department of Education to reconsider proposed loan caps for nursing programs

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | December 16, 2025

House oversight committee discusses ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights,’ achievement gaps

by Ray Gronberg | December 15, 2025

Reason report shows NC drop in teacher salaries, public school funding growth, based on inflation

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | December 15, 2025

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Meet the innovator who launched the Charlotte area’s first trade high school

by Kristen Blair | January 6, 2026

The state of advising at NC community colleges: Four key findings from EdNC’s survey

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NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson sues to protect federal funding for community schools

by Mebane Rash | January 1, 2026

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by Chantal Brown | January 1, 2026

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by Caroline Parker and Tom Sorrells | December 31, 2025

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Perspectives

Early Childhood

Perspective | North Carolina should expand the focus on child care to address broader challenges facing North Carolina families

by Joe Waters | January 6, 2026

Early Childhood

Perspective | It’s time to build better, affordable child care for working families

by Zack Hawkins | January 5, 2026

Principals

Perspective | Enjoy the journey: Finding joy in school leadership

by Kevin Spainhour | January 5, 2026

K-12

Perspective | The debate behind the EdTech debate

by Karl Johnson and Stan Winbourne | January 5, 2026

Teachers

Perspective | What if we valued joy in schools?

by Robert Smith, Denise Ousley, Jessica Harvey and ChatGPT | January 5, 2026

K-12

Perspective | We need you to help us have the nation’s best local public schools

by Eric Davis | January 1, 2026