5/8/2026
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State Board discusses North Carolina’s next chapter of early literacy work
North Carolina’s early literacy work is entering a pivotal phase as the state shifts from large-scale training efforts to the harder task of sustained classroom implementation. During this week’s planning and work session, members of the State Board of Education,...
Dozens of community colleges gather at the General Assembly to advocate for Propel NC, enrollment growth funding
Representatives from more than 40 community colleges set up tables on Halifax Mall on Wednesday to demonstrate their programs to lawmakers and share stories about their impact as part of the annual Community College Day at the legislature. Lawmakers, community...
ExCEL NC: A coalition of business leaders gets vocal about child care
An initiative launched in April 2025 is convening business leaders to talk about child care at the local and state level. ExCEL NC, or Executives Championing Early Learning North Carolina, is forming a coalition of business owners and leaders to...
What community college leaders in North Carolina and California learned from each other after natural disasters
Home to nearly 40 million people, California’s population is roughly 3.5 times the size of North Carolina’s. But despite their differences, the two states share one thing in common: they have two of the largest community college systems in the...
Charlotte-Mecklenburg educators awarded artist fellowship
Two educators from Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte were awarded a creative renewal fellowship from the Arts & Science Council. According to the Arts & Science Council’s website, the fellowship is a “sabbatical-like experience for Mecklenburg-based creatives with over...
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State Health Plan Launches New “Teacher Ambassadors Program” To Strengthen Engagement
The Teacher Ambassadors Program "empowers participating educators to serve as trusted liaisons within their schools, sharing timely updates about Plan benefits, wellness initiatives and other available resources." Read the rest
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NC Teaching Fellows Program welcomes record 522 students for 2026-27
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‘There’s a quiet crisis’: NC families, advocates plead for greater disability services investment
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Canvas hack: North Carolina schools investigating what the breach means
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