The 2023 long legislative session in North Carolina included many impactful policies for public schools — among them the vast expansion of public school vouchers, added flexibility for charter schools, and base pay raises for most school employees. The General...
As federal funds stabilizing child care run out at the end of June, child care advocates are asking state legislators for a one-time $300 million allocation to avoid closures and price increases for parents. Advocacy organizations, the legislative early childhood...
The following is Mary Ann Wolf’s “Final Word” from the April 20, 2024 episode about the second annual Bring Your Legislator to School Day. As in many other states, state-level elected officials in North Carolina play a crucial role in shaping policies...
The Office of State Budget Management recently announced that North Carolina likely will have more than a $1 billion surplus over the initial revenue expected for the second year of the biennium budget (2024-25). This is certainly good news given...
As schools contend with higher chronic absenteeism and more student misbehavior, a surprisingly straightforward intervention could help: ensuring students feel connected.<br />
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