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Hurricane Helene took their school, but it didn’t take their spirit

by Emily Thomas | September 22, 2025

Michael Luplow, executive director of FernLeaf Community Charter School (FernLeaf), leaned back in his office chair, reflecting on some of the unprecedented moments the school has experienced in its 10 years.…

Hurricane Helene displaced thousands of students. Some struggled to get back on track with school

by Makiya Seminera, Laura Hackett and Jose Sandoval | September 22, 2025

This article was originally published by The Associated Press and Blue Ridge Public Radio. EdNC is republishing this story as a member of AP’s Education Reporting Network.…

Gov. Stein urges General Assembly to pass budget with funds for teacher raises, Medicaid, Helene relief, and more

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 22, 2025

Gov. Josh Stein sent a letter to General Assembly leaders on Thursday, urging them to pass a comprehensive state budget — or at least fund teacher pay raises, Medicaid, and public safety initiatives in their September session, according to a press release.…

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The Editor’s Notes

The N.C. General Assembly is in session this week.

Need to know

• WEBINAR: The New Federal Education Tax Credit: Policy and Politics

  FutureEd | September 30, 2025

• Trump admin cancels special ed grant to UNC-CH to train future Pre-K teachers across NC

  WUNC | September 19, 2025

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