8/19/2026
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What’s ahead for North Carolina’s community colleges this year? Leadership transition, Propel NC, and more
This month, hundreds of thousands of students in North Carolina will enroll in courses across the state’s 58 community colleges to pursue associate degrees, diplomas, credentials, and other short-term certifications. The N.C. Community College System (NCCCS) is vital to advancing...
2026 US News rankings released for public high schools in North Carolina
The U.S. News & World Report released its updated rankings on Aug. 18 of public North Carolina high schools for the 2026-27 academic year based on several student performance indicators. The results come after evaluating about 27,000 eligible public high...
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