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

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 17, 2025

From expanding registered apprenticeships to better engaging with employers, the National Governor’s Association shared strategies other states have used to advance their workforce development goals.

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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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Earning investment from the state: Meet the leader and the board setting the course for the future of the NC community college system

by Mebane Rash | September 17, 2025

NC’s Teacher of the Year is an AVID educator, advocate for rural schools, and a Swiftie

by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | September 15, 2025

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

by Kristen Blair | September 15, 2025

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Governor Stein Advocates for Western North Carolina’s Recovery in Washington

Office of the NC Governor | September 17, 2025

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State workers could face another health premium hike, depending on Duke-Aetna contract fight

WRAL | September 16, 2025

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The State Board of Community Colleges is holding a summit today ahead of their regularly scheduled meeting tomorrow. Here is a draft agenda.

September 18, 2025

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Perspectives on DEI

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Perspective | Ensuring equality and excellence in education

by Michael Lee | July 17, 2025

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Perspective | In a post-DEI world, effective practice is still effective practice. Period.

by Earnest Winston | July 17, 2025

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Perspective | If anti-DEI legislation becomes law, nuanced curricula about complicated histories will be needed

by Xavier Adams | July 17, 2025

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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

How does North Carolina work to improve special education programs?

by Chantal Brown | September 15, 2025

How are the children? NC Child launches data center, county cards, on youth health, education, and well-being

by Liz Bell | September 11, 2025

Charter Review Board narrowly approves ‘sub-campus’ expansion across Wake County lines

by Kristen Blair | September 11, 2025

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NC State University announces fourth cohort of Transformational Scholars

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 10, 2025

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

by Mebane Rash | September 18, 2025

Earning investment from the state: Meet the leader and the board setting the course for the future of the NC community college system

by Mebane Rash | September 17, 2025

NC’s Teacher of the Year is an AVID educator, advocate for rural schools, and a Swiftie

by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | September 15, 2025

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

by Kristen Blair | September 15, 2025

EdExplainer | How does veto power work in North Carolina?

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 12, 2025

Building belonging at Fairview Elementary in Buncombe County

by Emily Thomas | September 10, 2025

Robeson Community College students demonstrate their training at the college’s lineman rodeo

by Rakyah Jacobs | September 9, 2025

Connect Church: Breaking down barriers and meeting new neighbors in Iredell County

by Betsy Greer | September 9, 2025

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Principals

Perspective | Why Medicaid and SNAP cuts put school leaders in an impossible position

by Tiffanie Lewis-Durham | September 17, 2025

Principals

Perspective | Maintaining North Carolina’s excellence in principal preparation

by Kevin Bastian | September 16, 2025

Principals

Perspective | Principals really matter

by Rob Jackson | September 15, 2025

Literacy

Perspective | Are kids making progress in reading? It all depends on how you measure it

by Chad Aldeman | September 15, 2025

Learning Differences

Perspective | How can we support students whose brains are wired differently?

by Nandhana Ramesh | September 11, 2025

Community Colleges

Perspective | Putting the community into community college

by Jim Morton | September 8, 2025