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Hurricane Helene took their school, but it didn’t take their spirit

by Emily Thomas | September 22, 2025

This public charter school in western North Carolina lost their school after Helene. Here’s a look at their last year and the celebration of returning students to a new campus.

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With kick off of new strategic planning process, momentum builds for the NC community college system

by Mebane Rash, Hannah Vinueza McClellan and Emily Thomas | September 22, 2025

Hurricane Helene displaced thousands of students. Some struggled to get back on track with school

by Makiya Seminera, Laura Hackett and Jose Sandoval | September 22, 2025

Durham-based Book Harvest celebrates new literacy programs, summer collaboration with DPI

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 18, 2025

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Earl Scruggs Music Festival highlights healing after Helene with special musical act

by Emily Thomas | September 22, 2025

Child care academies provide fast track to early childhood educators, filling workforce shortages

by Katie Dukes | September 18, 2025

North Carolina leaders recognize Hispanic Heritage Month

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 18, 2025

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Awake58 | Leaders cast vision for the future of the NC Community College System

EdNC | September 23, 2025

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Shout out Hannah Butler in Pitt County Schools | Rising Leaders: 10 standout assistant principals and district leaders you should know in 2025-26

K-12 DIVE | September 22, 2025

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With kick off of new strategic planning process, momentum builds for the NC community college system

by Mebane Rash, Hannah Vinueza McClellan and Emily Thomas | September 22, 2025

Hurricane Helene displaced thousands of students. Some struggled to get back on track with school

by Makiya Seminera, Laura Hackett and Jose Sandoval | September 22, 2025

Gov. Stein urges General Assembly to pass budget with funds for teacher raises, Medicaid, Helene relief, and more

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 22, 2025

Durham-based Book Harvest celebrates new literacy programs, summer collaboration with DPI

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 18, 2025

How are other states tackling workforce development? Governor’s Council on Workforce and Apprenticeships considers strategies

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 17, 2025

2025 Color of Education summit to feature Dr. Eve Ewing, Tara Roberts, and Dr. John King Jr.

by Derick Lee | September 17, 2025

North Carolina recognizes National Arts in Education Week, calls for student access to arts

by Chantal Brown | September 16, 2025

UNC System expands mental health training for future teachers and principals

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 15, 2025

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Earl Scruggs Music Festival highlights healing after Helene with special musical act

by Emily Thomas | September 22, 2025

Hurricane Helene took their school, but it didn’t take their spirit

by Emily Thomas | September 22, 2025

Child care academies provide fast track to early childhood educators, filling workforce shortages

by Katie Dukes | September 18, 2025

North Carolina leaders recognize Hispanic Heritage Month

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 18, 2025

What is the legislative vision for our community colleges? ‘The community college system will and can change lives’

by Mebane Rash | September 18, 2025

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Meet Lindsay Phillips, the 2025 NC Charter School Teacher of the Year

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Perspectives

Community Colleges

Perspective | One year after Helene: Lessons that shape our future

by Laura Leatherwood | September 22, 2025

Communities In Schools

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Principals

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Principals

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Principals

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Literacy

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