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EdExplainer | What is special education in North Carolina?

by Ryan Thorne | October 26, 2026

This series of EdExplainers will serve as a guide for families with children in North Carolina public schools, from pre-Kindergarten through 22 years of age, navigating Exceptional Children services.

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Perspective | Investing in education is the biggest long-term bet we can make

by Wendy Kopp | October 26, 2026

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Centering students in the future of work at the biennial NC Community College System conference

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 22, 2026

NC announces $17 million in federal funds to improve rural mental health services

by Molly Steur | October 22, 2026

Blue Ribbon Commission discusses how to strengthen education through school operations reforms

by Ferrel Guillory | October 22, 2026

Latest features

NCCU publishes research on education as a career choice for men

by Derick Lee | October 21, 2026

Morehead City’s mayor reflects on reentry, rehabilitation, and the future

by Ben Humphries | October 21, 2026

Built for the tough times: New Emergency Services Training Center opens in Morganton

by Deanna Ballard | October 21, 2026

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Supporting CTE Pathway Programs in Rural Schools: Lessons From Utah

by CC Network West | September 30, 2026

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How New Federal Guidance on Disability Could Impact K-12 Special Education

by Education Week | October 14, 2026

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The midterm effect: What the 2026 election could mean for public policy

by Brookings | October 22, 2026

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Early Childhood

North Carolina spent decades building an early childhood system. What will it take to sustain it?

by Amy Rhyne and Staff | September 30, 2026

Start with equity: Strengthening North Carolina’s early childhood system for the next 40 years

by Iheoma U. Iruka | September 30, 2026

NC’s budget invested millions more in the state childcare subsidy program. Here’s how to find out where those dollars will go

by Sophia Luna | September 30, 2026

News

NC announces $17 million in federal funds to improve rural mental health services

by Molly Steur | October 22, 2026

Centering students in the future of work at the biennial NC Community College System conference

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 22, 2026

Blue Ribbon Commission discusses how to strengthen education through school operations reforms

by Ferrel Guillory | October 22, 2026

High Point University receives $18 million in federal grants for educator training programs

by Molly Steur | October 20, 2026

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Features

EdExplainer | What is special education in North Carolina?

by Ryan Thorne | October 26, 2026

people looking at a 3d cube one a large screen in a classroom

A tale of two labs at Fayetteville Technical Community College

by Chantal Brown | October 26, 2026

Morehead City’s mayor reflects on reentry, rehabilitation, and the future

by Ben Humphries | October 21, 2026

Built for the tough times: New Emergency Services Training Center opens in Morganton

by Deanna Ballard | October 21, 2026

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Perspectives

Teachers

Perspective | Investing in education is the biggest long-term bet we can make

by Wendy Kopp | October 26, 2026

K-12

Perspective | A decade of growth, a lifetime of impact: LEAD Girls of NC’s partnership with local middle schools yields results

by Joy Thomas | October 22, 2026

Workforce

Perspective | Growing North Carolina’s future starts in our schools

by Rep. Howard Penny | October 21, 2026