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N.C. Department of Adult Correction awarded up to $2.1 million to expand workforce pathways

by Ben Humphries | January 20, 2026

State Board of Community Colleges advances presidential search, discusses new strategic goals

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto and Analisa Sorrells Archer | January 20, 2026

Fayetteville Tech’s revamped course helps transitioning service members take flight

by Dasia Williams | January 19, 2026

NC named No. 1 for workforce development in Site Selection Magazine ranking

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | January 15, 2026

Gov. Stein’s bipartisan task force on child care releases report calling for state subsidy floor, among other recommendations

by Katie Dukes | January 15, 2026

Charter Review Board approves 37 charter renewals, strengthens opening requirements for new schools

by Kristen Blair | January 15, 2026

Three educators receive North Carolina Symphony’s Music Educator Awards

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | January 14, 2026

North Carolina’s 2026 primary elections: What you need to know

by Ben Humphries | January 13, 2026

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8 takeaways from the first year of this Trump administration

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‘Implementation is where it’s at’: What’s next for the science of reading?

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by Ben Humphries | January 15, 2026

Leaders gather to honor Gov. Hunt, celebrate 25th anniversary of The Hunt Institute

by Mebane Rash | January 14, 2026

Community college student parents need child care. Here’s how colleges can help

by Liz Bell | January 12, 2026

Sandhills Community College invests in on-site after-school program to support family wellness

by Alexandra Quintero | January 12, 2026

How NC community colleges used child care grant funds in 2024-25

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The Hunt Institute

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by Rachel Hunt | January 14, 2026

Community Colleges

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Community Colleges

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Perspective | The pedagogy of joy: How love and psychological safety transform learning

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