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Meet Sen. Kevin Corbin: Why the ‘voice of the far west’ believes in public schools

by Mebane Rash | February 11, 2025

Sadie Ann, Sen. Kevin Corbin’s granddaughter, held the Bible during his swearing in at the Macon County Courthouse for his third term in the North Carolina Senate.…

Guilford County Schools is home to first public gaming and robotics elementary school in the country

by Alli Lindenberg | February 11, 2025

Historic Foust Elementary School has had a game changing start to the year. School and district leaders, parents, and community members were eager to get inside one of Greensboro’s newest elementary schools for their ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb.…

DRIVE Summit celebrates legacy of Black education and announces new fellowship for educators of color

by Derick Lee | February 11, 2025

On Feb. 1, 2025, over 100 North Carolina educators, education leaders, and stakeholders gathered for the DRIVE Coalition Annual Summit. This year’s theme was “Whatever TheySee is What They’ll Be: Elevating the Legacy of Black Education through Dr.…

DPI releases data on school crimes, dropouts, and suspensions, discusses remedies with State Board

by Chantal Brown | February 11, 2025

North Carolina public schools reported decreases in dropouts and incidents of school violence during the 2023-24 school year, according to new consolidated school crime and discipline data reports from the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).…

Gov. Josh Stein recognizes school bus drivers during School Bus Driver Week

by Staff | February 11, 2025

Gov. Josh Stein has proclaimed the week of Feb. 10-Feb. 14 to be School Bus Driver Week. The press release from his office also recognizes the work bus drivers do to get students to school safely and the need to address driver vacancies across the state.…

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The Editor’s Notes

Businesses of all sizes and industries across Western North Carolina are encouraged to respond to a survey on the impacts of Hurricane Helene on their business. Please share.

I will be moderating a panel at the Rural Summit 2025. The Rural Summit is the NC Rural Center’s annual conference. It provides a unique opportunity for local leaders and state partners to come together in conversation and celebration. The 2025 Rural Summit will bring together community leaders, policymakers, and rural advocates from across the state and nation to engage in a thoughtful, intentional dialogue about the actions we can take today to advance policy and systems change across a broad spectrum of rural development issues. The Rural Summit 2025 is taking place March 25-26, 2025, at the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley. This conference will focus on Securing our Rural Future. Register here to join us.

Need to know

• A Vision and Roadmap for Education Statistics

  National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine | April 7, 2022

• Is Trump Gutting Education Research a New Beginning or Just ‘Slashing & Burning’?

  The 74 | February 11, 2025

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