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Federal health officials update child immunization schedule, reducing number of recommended vaccines

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | January 8, 2026

The CDC immunization changes come as North Carolina is experiencing an increase in the spread of the flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses.

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State officials respond to reports of federal funding freezes for child care

by Staff | January 7, 2026

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

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EdNC’s Hurricane Helene Playbook: Lessons learned in early childhood

by Liz Bell | January 8, 2026

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

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | January 5, 2026

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New poll results released in Berger-Page race

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From 114 students to 3.2M: How a modest philanthropic bet helped spur a statewide engine for student success

The Kresge Foundation | January 8, 2026

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Davidson College to lead national network for civil discourse

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Federal health officials update child immunization schedule, reducing number of recommended vaccines

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | January 8, 2026

State officials respond to reports of federal funding freezes for child care

by Staff | January 7, 2026

New federal dietary guidelines, which shape school meals, recommend first limits on highly processed food

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | January 7, 2026

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

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EdNC’s Hurricane Helene Playbook: Lessons learned in early childhood

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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

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

Introducing EdNC’s Hurricane Helene Playbook

by Caroline Parker and Tom Sorrells | December 31, 2025

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First Flight High School unveils plane on Wright Brother’s 122 year anniversary

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

by Edith Skipper | January 7, 2026

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 Winborne | January 5, 2026

Teachers

Perspective | What if we valued joy in schools?

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