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Hurricane Helene shows childcare is key to disaster resilience

by Anne Vilen | September 28, 2026

Hurricane Helene revealed the crucial nature of family childcare homes in rural communities and their role in helping them bounce back after disaster, the Daily Yonder reports.

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Perspective | A reason to smile: Bringing critical dental care back to western NC

by Dogwood Health Trust | September 28, 2026

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Lt. Gov. Hunt explores ‘future-readiness’ at Edgecombe Community College

by Chantal Brown | September 28, 2026

State Board’s accountability task force reaches consensus on indicators for new model

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan and Molly Steur | September 28, 2026

First Workforce Pell programs in North Carolina receive federal approval

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 25, 2026

Latest stories

‘How far we have come’: An update on districts with schools damaged by Hurricane Helene 2 years later

by Caroline Parker | September 25, 2026

Inside one rural community college’s effort to build a $22 million automotive facility: ‘This is definitely a dream’

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 23, 2026

RISE Caldwell-Watauga is training the next generation of workers

by Mebane Rash | September 22, 2026

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NCDPI’s Innovation Leadership Council Met for Inaugural Convening

by NC DPI | September 28, 2026

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A Democratic plan to save the Education Department

by Politico | September 28, 2026

What you need to know today

The NC State Board of Education is meeting this week for it biannual planning meeting. Here is the agenda for Tuesday, for Wednesday, and for Thursday.

September 29, 2026

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Legislature 2026

New NC budget includes $97 million for child care subsidy program, establishes floor rate

by Liz Bell | July 2, 2026

General Assembly passes budget with 8% average teacher raises, plus funds for literacy, math, and research

by Ben Humphries, Molly Steur and Hannah Vinueza McClellan | July 2, 2026

2026 budget includes funds for Propel NC, enrollment growth, and workforce programs for community colleges

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | July 2, 2026

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Lt. Gov. Hunt explores ‘future-readiness’ at Edgecombe Community College

by Chantal Brown | September 28, 2026

Hurricane Helene shows childcare is key to disaster resilience

by Anne Vilen | September 28, 2026

State Board’s accountability task force reaches consensus on indicators for new model

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan and Molly Steur | September 28, 2026

First Workforce Pell programs in North Carolina receive federal approval

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 25, 2026

Meet the 2027 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Superintendent of the Year nominees, new NCSSA assistant executive director

by Molly Steur | September 24, 2026

State Treasurer remains ‘profoundly concerned’ after WakeMed/Atrium merger approved by Wake County

by Ben Humphries | September 24, 2026

Ahead of the anniversary of Helene, Good Jobs WNC expands funding to invest in the workforce of the future

by Mebane Rash | September 24, 2026

The 2027-28 FAFSA is open. Here’s what you need to know

by Molly Steur | September 23, 2026

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Communities In Schools and Road to Hire partner to create continuity in service for Charlotte students

by Derick Lee | September 28, 2026

‘How far we have come’: An update on districts with schools damaged by Hurricane Helene 2 years later

by Caroline Parker | September 25, 2026

Inside one rural community college’s effort to build a $22 million automotive facility: ‘This is definitely a dream’

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 23, 2026

Bladen Community College is expanding to meet the needs of its community

by Chantal Brown | September 22, 2026

Community responses to dual language closures in NC highlight importance of programs

by Dean Drescher | September 22, 2026

RISE Caldwell-Watauga is training the next generation of workers

by Mebane Rash | September 22, 2026

McDowell Tech connects students with careers and their community this school year

by Sophia Luna | September 21, 2026

With growing momentum after state investment, Advise NC charts its future

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 17, 2026

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Perspectives

Western North Carolina

Perspective | A reason to smile: Bringing critical dental care back to western NC

by Dogwood Health Trust | September 28, 2026

Communities In Schools

Perspective | The path doesn’t end at the last bell: Why we are partnering

by Monique Perry-Graves and Men Tchaas Ari | September 28, 2026

Eastern North Carolina

Perspective | Lumbee Tribe students envision future healthcare careers at the Pearl

by The Pearl | September 24, 2026

Kenan Fellows

Perspective | Investing in teachers strengthens communities

by Charles Coble | September 23, 2026

Teach For America

Perspective | Inside summer at Teach For America North Carolina: Community at the center

by Robyn Fehrman | September 22, 2026

Western North Carolina

Perspective | Isothermal builds early childhood workforce by helping students stay the course

by Dogwood Health Trust | September 21, 2026

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