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As federal government plans to disburse partial SNAP benefits, find local food banks and resources

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto and Analisa Sorrells Archer | November 3, 2025

In a court filing on Monday, Nov. 3, the Trump administration announced plans to use $4.65 million in emergency funds to disperse 50% SNAP payments to the 41.7 million Americans who receive the benefits.

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How child care programs can support local food access and healthy eating habits

by Liz Bell | November 5, 2025

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by Staff | November 4, 2025

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by Amanda Geduld | November 4, 2025

As federal government plans to disburse partial SNAP benefits, find local food banks and resources

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto and Analisa Sorrells Archer | November 3, 2025

Teach for America report says tutoring programs can help address teacher shortages

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | November 3, 2025

Child care advocates point to teacher wage supplements as low-cost, urgent fix

by Liz Bell | October 30, 2025

1.4 million North Carolinians may miss SNAP payments on Nov. 1 due to federal shutdown

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | October 28, 2025

20 NC community colleges eligible for 2027 Aspen Prize

by Mebane Rash | October 28, 2025

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