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National search underway for the next president and CEO of the NC Community College System

by Emily Thomas | November 13, 2025

During this first meeting, the search committee discussed the search plan, guiding principles for the committee, the RFP process for search firms, and a detailed schedule for selecting the new president and CEO by April 2026.

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$155 million in federal funds approved for Helene recovery in North Carolina

by Staff | November 13, 2025

As State Board starts task force on school performance grades, a look at reform efforts up to now

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 13, 2025

North Carolina prepares for implementation of new Workforce Pell grants

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | November 12, 2025

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At CPCC, legislators learn more about Boost and its ‘winning formula’ for students

by Mebane Rash | November 13, 2025

New data set compares literacy and poverty rates, shows which NC schools excel

by Mebane Rash and Andy Marino | November 12, 2025

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Prioritizing literacy at the National Center for Families Learning Conference

by Chantal Brown | November 11, 2025

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National search underway for the next president and CEO of the NC Community College System

by Emily Thomas | November 13, 2025

$155 million in federal funds approved for Helene recovery in North Carolina

by Staff | November 13, 2025

As State Board starts task force on school performance grades, a look at reform efforts up to now

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 13, 2025

North Carolina prepares for implementation of new Workforce Pell grants

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | November 12, 2025

Federal policies risk worsening an already dire rural teacher shortage

by Ariel Gilreath | November 11, 2025

North Carolina’s farmworkers need child care. The East Coast Migrant Head Start Project helps

by Liz Bell and Sophia Luna | November 10, 2025

Gov. Stein’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships approves strategies to meet four-year goals

by Ben Humphries | November 10, 2025

North Carolina students ‘making history’ with Advanced Placement scores, participation rates, DPI says

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | November 6, 2025

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At CPCC, legislators learn more about Boost and its ‘winning formula’ for students

by Mebane Rash | November 13, 2025

New data set compares literacy and poverty rates, shows which NC schools excel

by Mebane Rash and Andy Marino | November 12, 2025

back of man's head in front of crowd

Prioritizing literacy at the National Center for Families Learning Conference

by Chantal Brown | November 11, 2025

‘Mutual aid’ in the days and months after Hurricane Helene

by Ben Humphries | November 11, 2025

Welcome home: Valle Crucis School opens its doors after damage from Hurricane Helene

by Deanna Ballard | November 10, 2025

Continued literacy growth requires an ongoing commitment to continuous improvement

by Amy Rhyne | November 10, 2025

ApprenticeshipNC contests at NC State Fair showcase trades, skills, and community

by Jyanne Guide | November 6, 2025

NC community colleges prepare for Workforce Pell to support adult learners

by Sophia Luna | November 6, 2025

Perspectives

K-12

Perspective | Artificial intelligence is not just a new tool, it’s a turning point

by Jeff McDaris | November 13, 2025

NC Early Childhood Foundation

Brief | A new perspective on chronic absenteeism: Highlighting the good news hidden inside

by Micere Keels | November 12, 2025

Carolina Journal

Perspective | North Carolina deserves a functional General Assembly

by Brian Balfour | November 11, 2025

Attainment

Perspective | Support our National Guard through education and work accommodations

by Ben Coulter | November 11, 2025

K-12

Guide | How to increase student enrollment in public schools

by Niki Juhasz | November 10, 2025

Community Colleges

CCC&TI announces partner initiative designed to connect students with work-based learning opportunities

by Amy Parker Bowman | November 5, 2025