4/2/2025
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A trio of letters from the U.S. Department of Education further shape Trump-McMahon education policy
Three “Dear Colleague” letters issued back-to-back are further shaping the impact of President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon on schools, districts, and state departments on issues including student privacy, COVID funding, and using federal funding to support provide...
Rural Summit 2025: ‘Our state’s path to success runs right through rural North Carolina’
Six hundred and fifty rural advocates and leaders from around the state gathered March 25-26 in Raleigh for the NC Rural Center’s annual summit. This year’s theme, “Securing our Rural Future,” looked at the ways the state is bolstering public education, attainment,...
‘Propel NC architect’ Dr. Dale McInnis receives I.E. Ready Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Dale McInnis, president emeritus of Richmond Community College, was recently awarded the 2025 I.E. Ready Lifetime Achievement Award, an award that honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). McInnis’ career spans...
Perspective | Fostering ecological, community, and personal resilience through fables
Growing up on the Intracoastal Waterway in Eastern North Carolina has been a blessing. I have fond childhood memories of playing in the surf. As a parent, I enjoy seeing my sons have a similar upbringing and love watching them...
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