2/19/2024
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State Board of Community Colleges discusses enrollment increases, approves new funding model Propel NC
Enrollment across the N.C. Community College System (NCCCS) continued to increase this fall, according to a presentation at the State Board of Community College’s February meeting. The system saw a 4% increase in headcount in fall 2023 (393,227 students up...
Advocates and educators weigh in on incorporating culturally responsive teaching
Nationally, there is a call for a more diverse education workforce. There is also a call for more parental involvement in student curriculum and restrictions on gender and race-related topics. North Carolina’s law known as the “Parent’s Bill of Rights”...
The Editor’s Notes
State revenue drives state spending which drives funding for education. Take a look at this report on the future of state revenue, prepared by Dan Gerlach for NCEDA.
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North Carolina Supreme Court dismisses motion asking justice to recuse from Leandro lawsuit involving father
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Six of the state's 10 historically Black colleges and universities have seen greater decreases in student enrollment than the national average in the past decade.
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