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‘A statewide celebration of reading’: DPI formally announces 10 Million Book Challenge

by Molly Steur | November 12, 2026

Students, caregivers, or teachers will be able to log the number of books students read on the 10 Million Book Challenge Hub. Every type of reading counts, from full-length novels and audiobooks, to e-readers and picture books, with texts in any language, including ASL.

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by Kelly Ellington | November 11, 2026

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NC Supreme Court issues Leandro decision

by Ann McColl | April 2, 2026

Public school advocates rally for Leandro

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | February 22, 2024

Leandro judge hears arguments on funding calculation

by Alex Granados | March 17, 2023

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Through building a business, students find a vision for their future

by Max Rose | November 12, 2026

School psychologists are more than ‘testing machines.’ In Cumberland County, here’s how else they support well-being

by Sophia Luna | November 9, 2026

How the College of The Albemarle bridges gaps for the U.S. Coast Guard’s workforce

by Chantal Brown | November 9, 2026

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ICYMI | Please take EdNC's annual survey

by EdNC | November 4, 2026

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The handoff nobody makes | "Until institutions evolve to accommodate all learners, the burden remains unfairly on the students."

by Community College Daily | November 12, 2026

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Episode 6 of Sold a Story features a charter network in NC

by APM reports | November 12, 2026

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Election Coverage

2026 midterm election results and what they mean for education

by Molly Steur, Ben Humphries and Hannah Vinueza McClellan | November 3, 2026

2026 Voter Guide: What to know about education items on the ballot in NC

by Molly Steur and Ben Humphries | October 15, 2026

What NC voters need to know about the constitutional tax amendments on the ballot

by Ben Humphries | October 15, 2026

News

Charter Review Board approves Guilford County school, addresses district comparability challenges

by Kristen Blair | November 12, 2026

‘A statewide celebration of reading’: DPI formally announces 10 Million Book Challenge

by Molly Steur | November 12, 2026

Child Care WAGE$ Program receives $11.3 million expansion to aid Hurricane Helene-impacted counties

by Kaitlyn Parker | November 11, 2026

Rep. Reives addresses NC as presumptive Speaker of the House, discusses affordability, education, and more

by Molly Steur | November 10, 2026

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Features

Through building a business, students find a vision for their future

by Max Rose | November 12, 2026

School psychologists are more than ‘testing machines.’ In Cumberland County, here’s how else they support well-being

by Sophia Luna | November 9, 2026

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How the College of The Albemarle bridges gaps for the U.S. Coast Guard’s workforce

by Chantal Brown | November 9, 2026

From collaboration to classroom impact: How Glenwood Elementary is strengthening instruction

by Amy Rhyne | November 9, 2026

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by Amneris Solano | November 10, 2026

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Perspective | Together we thrive: The Asheville Beyond Schools Network

by Dogwood Health Trust | November 9, 2026

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