10/19/2026
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It’s College Application Week — apply this week to save on application fees
This week is College Application Week in North Carolina, which is a part of the state’s Countdown to College campaign. From Monday, Oct. 19 to Sunday, Oct. 25, many colleges and universities across North Carolina are waiving application fees for...
More than just play: How Richmond County kindergarten teachers are building strong readers
When you enter a kindergarten classroom at Mineral Springs Elementary in Richmond County Schools, it is obvious that children are having fun while they learn. Children are rolling dice and writing letters, hammering pieces together to build letters, using Play-Doh...
Perspective | Digital opportunities update: Creating a healthier, more collaborative, and connected western NC
Dogwood Health Trust launched the Digital Opportunities Initiative in January 2025, partnering with ten collaboratives representing over 50 organizations across western North Carolina. The initiative aims to make broadband internet and devices available, affordable, and useful for everyone in the region. Each...
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For those who worry everyday about school violence, not just when it is in the news, here is EdNC’s toolkit on best practices for preventing and responding to in-school violence.
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In memory of my favorite community college professor
He was Pip to me and my boys. But to more than 25,000 community college students, he was an award-winning professor and leader whose career spanned more than 50 years. Read the rest
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Early Bird | A 10-year plan for North Carolina’s youngest children: ‘Invest Early, Build Together’
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Teen moms find support, diplomas and careers through Wilmington program
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Bonuses for NC state employees, teachers, retirees are coming. How much and when
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If Teachers Are the Most Important Thing, Why Don’t States Act Like it?
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CMS seeking state guidance on 12-month payroll options for teachers
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