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Property tax limits could strain already tight school district budgets

by Ben Humphries | April 13, 2026

North Carolina legislators are considering limits to property taxes. What effect would that have on public schools amid other federal and state funding pressures?

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This home-based child care program is serving farmworkers’ children in new ways through Head Start

by Liz Bell and Sophia Luna | April 13, 2026

Facing uncertain funding, how much do NC school districts have saved?

by Ben Humphries | April 9, 2026

Most charters in 2026 pipeline are below enrollment projections, Charter Review Board learns

by Kristen Blair | April 9, 2026

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Still here, still growing: Burke County Literacy Council bets on its community

by Deanna Ballard | April 13, 2026

Greensboro students use mock trial as a platform for advocacy

by Jyanne Guide | April 13, 2026

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A Hickory partnership that strengthens early literacy and the teacher pipeline

by Amy Rhyne | April 8, 2026

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Shout out President Carol Spaulding and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College for Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership national award

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Property tax limits could strain already tight school district budgets

by Ben Humphries | April 13, 2026

Good Jobs Western North Carolina announced, invitation to invest in WNC issued

by Mebane Rash and Alli Lindenberg | April 13, 2026

This home-based child care program is serving farmworkers’ children in new ways through Head Start

by Liz Bell and Sophia Luna | April 13, 2026

Facing uncertain funding, how much do NC school districts have saved?

by Ben Humphries | April 9, 2026

Most charters in 2026 pipeline are below enrollment projections, Charter Review Board learns

by Kristen Blair | April 9, 2026

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Public School Forum of NC puts student needs in the forefront ahead of legislative short session

by Chantal Brown | April 8, 2026

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North Carolina leaders honor ‘Month of the Military Child’

by Chantal Brown | April 7, 2026

Record-high number of high schoolers completed college-level courses in 2024-25, NC reports

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | April 6, 2026

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Still here, still growing: Burke County Literacy Council bets on its community

by Deanna Ballard | April 13, 2026

Greensboro students use mock trial as a platform for advocacy

by Jyanne Guide | April 13, 2026

Southwest Primary entrance

A Hickory partnership that strengthens early literacy and the teacher pipeline

by Amy Rhyne | April 8, 2026

Co-chaired by Richard Burr, Aspen Institute launches Rising Generations Strategy Group to chart a future-ready vision for education

by Mebane Rash | April 8, 2026

Wake County Rosenwald school nears centennial celebration

by Derick Lee | April 8, 2026

Here’s how NC defines ‘in-demand’ and ‘high-wage’ jobs — and how that compares to other states

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | April 6, 2026

These zero-interest, outcomes-based loans are making short-term workforce training a reality for NC students

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | April 6, 2026

Family, students, and community: Iza Herrera’s path to founding Casa Azul de Wilson

by Ben Humphries | April 2, 2026

Perspectives

Early Childhood

Perspective | Supporting principal leadership for early learning

by Michael Little | April 13, 2026

K-12

Perspective | Students find shared humanity and deepened learning through bilingual performance

by Blake Wilson | April 13, 2026

K-12

Perspective | Ending the school year with hope

by Chanel Jones | April 9, 2026

Principals

Perspective | Leadership in crisis: How prepared are our principals?

by Crystal Barnett | April 8, 2026

Community Colleges

Perspective | How NC’s Teaching and Learning Hubs ensure transformational learning

by Sarah A. Deal | April 8, 2026

Western North Carolina

Perspective | A collective way forward: Taking action for after-school in western NC

by Annie Jonas | April 7, 2026