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EdNC’s Hurricane Helene Playbook: An overview of the Public School Insurance Fund

by Deanna Ballard and Turner Zsambeky | February 18, 2026

Editor’s note: Thank you to the State Fire Marshal’s Office, Jeffrey Elmore in the Speaker’s Office, Andrew Smith in the Senate Pro-Tem’s Office, and Superintendent Mark Garrett for working with the authors. This article is part of EdNC’s playbook on...

Teach For America panel discusses teacher recruitment, AI, and the future of education in North Carolina

by Chantal Brown | February 18, 2026

Teach For America North Carolina (TFA NC) hosted a panel discussion on Monday about the future of education with state leaders at the Rocky Mount Event Center. The conversation was led by TFA NC Executive Director Robyn Fehrman, who said...

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