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Perspective | A message of gratitude and congratulations for the class of 2026

by Maurice Green | June 8, 2026

Dear parents and families of the class of 2026, Graduation season is when North Carolina’s public schools come into their fullest light. From the small auditoriums to large arenas across our state, families are gathering to watch their graduate stride...

In Camden County, literacy work is changing outcomes and restoring teacher confidence

by Amy Rhyne | June 8, 2026

In classrooms across Camden County Schools, the science of reading is not just a professional development initiative. For beginning teachers like Kimberly Klingaman, it became personal. “I truly didn’t know how many kids didn’t know how to read until I...

State Health Plan board votes to increase out-of-pocket costs, copays for Medicare Advantage plans

by Ben Humphries | June 8, 2026

State Health Plan members on Medicare Advantage plans — nearly 177,000 retirees — will have higher out-of-pocket maximums and copays in 2027, after the State Health Plan Board of Trustees voted to approve new benefits on Friday. Officials said the...

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Need to know

• Selected Findings from the 2026 State of the American Teacher Survey

  RAND | June 8, 2026

• FACT SHEET | Student Parents in Community College

  CCRC | June 1, 2026

• The list of school boards defying the school calendar law continues to grow

  WUNC | June 4, 2026

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