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How does North Carolina work to improve special education programs?

by Chantal Brown | September 15, 2025

North Carolina outlines plans of action to serve students with learning differences after being identified as a state that needs assistance by the U.S. Department of Education.

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How are the children? NC Child launches data center, county cards, on youth health, education, and well-being

by Liz Bell | September 11, 2025

Charter Review Board narrowly approves ‘sub-campus’ expansion across Wake County lines

by Kristen Blair | September 11, 2025

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NC State University announces fourth cohort of Transformational Scholars

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 10, 2025

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NC’s Teacher of the Year is an AVID educator, advocate for rural schools, and a Swiftie

by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | September 15, 2025

Meet Lindsay Phillips, the 2025 NC Charter School Teacher of the Year

by Kristen Blair | September 15, 2025

EdExplainer | How does veto power work in North Carolina?

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 12, 2025

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Office of the NC Governor | September 12, 2025

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Office of the NC Governor | September 12, 2025

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Perspective | Ensuring equality and excellence in education

by Michael Lee | July 17, 2025

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Perspective | In a post-DEI world, effective practice is still effective practice. Period.

by Earnest Winston | July 17, 2025

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Perspective | If anti-DEI legislation becomes law, nuanced curricula about complicated histories will be needed

by Xavier Adams | July 17, 2025

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UNC System expands mental health training for future teachers and principals

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 15, 2025

How does North Carolina work to improve special education programs?

by Chantal Brown | September 15, 2025

How are the children? NC Child launches data center, county cards, on youth health, education, and well-being

by Liz Bell | September 11, 2025

Charter Review Board narrowly approves ‘sub-campus’ expansion across Wake County lines

by Kristen Blair | September 11, 2025

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NC State University announces fourth cohort of Transformational Scholars

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 10, 2025

As early childhood apprenticeships increase, leaders say more are needed to support ‘the workforce behind the workforce’

by Liz Bell | September 9, 2025

Cone Health adds remote therapy to school telehealth program

by Jennifer Fernandez | September 8, 2025

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by Rob Jackson | September 15, 2025

Literacy

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Learning Differences

Perspective | How can we support students whose brains are wired differently?

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Community Colleges

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Student Voice

Perspective | Reviving bipartisan debate for a new generation

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