Gov. Josh Stein, Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger, and Speaker of the House Destin Hall announced the formation of a Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education on Tuesday, according to a press release and accompanying executive order. The commission...
Over 150 community college presidents and school superintendents traveled to Greensboro in late February to address North Carolina’s most pressing education and workforce opportunities. This annual joint convening brings both key education systems together to discuss promising practices and shared...
Dr. D. Mark Byrd: Jan. 21, 1972 – Feb. 20, 2026 The sound of sniffles filled the John A. Walker Center on the campus of Wilkes Community College on that last Saturday of February. Red roses lined the stage —...
The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish the new Workforce Pell Grant program on Friday. Established by the federal budget reconciliation bill in 2025, Workforce Pell Grants expand traditional Pell Grant eligibility to programs that are between 8-15...
Gallup and the Lumina Foundation recently released new research — the 2026 State of Higher Education Study — finding that most students who are actively enrolled in college believe they will benefit from their degree in the future. The study...
Speaker Hall and the House Republicans want to change revenue triggers for future tax cuts based on inflation and population growth.<br />
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