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Treasurer criticizes new Atrium affordability program ahead of State Health Plan open enrollment period

by Ben Humphries | October 6, 2026

State Treasurer Brad Briner questioned the legality of a new Atrium Health affordability program announced just before the State Health Plan’s open enrollment period, saying it infringes on the SHP’s authority to determine benefit rates.

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Trump administration moves to limit fixes for systemic racism in schools

by Annie Ma | October 5, 2026

Gov. Stein asks DHHS to reconsider many proposed changes to Head Start

by Molly Steur | October 5, 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

Treasurer criticizes new Atrium affordability program ahead of State Health Plan open enrollment period

by Ben Humphries | October 6, 2026

RFP opens for Boost expansion to support NC community college students in healthcare

by Molly Steur | October 6, 2026

North Carolina voters identify childcare as a major affordability and workforce challenge

by Bria Maddox | October 6, 2026

Trump administration moves to limit fixes for systemic racism in schools

by Annie Ma | October 5, 2026

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Features

Ask the employers first: ElevateNC’s seventh cohort officially launches

by Deanna Ballard | October 5, 2026

How HBCUs are leveraging data to strengthen career services and connect students to strong first jobs

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 5, 2026

‘The Next Journalism,’ and EdNC’s commitment to leadership

by Mebane Rash | October 4, 2026

New literacy data shows promising gains for North Carolina students

by Amy Rhyne | October 2, 2026

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Teacher Pipeline

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