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1.4 million North Carolinians may miss SNAP payments on Nov. 1 due to federal shutdown

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | October 28, 2025

Nationwide, the SNAP program provides average monthly payments of $187 to 41.7 million low-income Americans. This includes 1.4 million North Carolinians, including more than 580,000 children.

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Telehealth initiative launches in four rural school districts

by Caroline Parker | October 23, 2025

More than 500 child care directors, owners call on legislature for subsidy floor to stabilize programs

by Liz Bell | October 22, 2025

Heads up state employees, enrollment in State Health Plan is open through Oct. 31

by Mebane Rash | October 22, 2025

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From NC community college student to leader: Meet Piedmont Community College’s new president

by Ben Humphries | October 28, 2025

North Carolina continues to lose licensed child care programs

by Katie Dukes | October 27, 2025

Peacehaven Farm breaks ground on historic expansion to serve hundreds more people with disabilities

by Alli Lindenberg | October 27, 2025

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Ed. Dept. Can’t Cancel Dozens of School Mental Health Grants, Judge Rules

Education Week | October 28, 2025

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ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS for Community College Student Success: Maximizing Student Engagement by Fostering a Culture of Caring

Community College Survey of Student Engagement | October 27, 2025

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1.4 million North Carolinians may miss SNAP payments on Nov. 1 due to federal shutdown

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | October 28, 2025

20 NC community colleges eligible for 2027 Aspen Prize

by Mebane Rash | October 28, 2025

Telehealth initiative launches in four rural school districts

by Caroline Parker | October 23, 2025

More than 500 child care directors, owners call on legislature for subsidy floor to stabilize programs

by Liz Bell | October 22, 2025

Heads up state employees, enrollment in State Health Plan is open through Oct. 31

by Mebane Rash | October 22, 2025

NC Community College System launches nationwide search for next president, and other SBCC meeting highlights

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto and Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 20, 2025

It’s College Application Week – applying now could waive your application fee

by Ben Humphries | October 20, 2025

The state’s top education officials share their priorities at Gov. Stein’s cabinet meeting

by Liz Bell | October 20, 2025

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From NC community college student to leader: Meet Piedmont Community College’s new president

by Ben Humphries | October 28, 2025

North Carolina continues to lose licensed child care programs

by Katie Dukes | October 27, 2025

Peacehaven Farm breaks ground on historic expansion to serve hundreds more people with disabilities

by Alli Lindenberg | October 27, 2025

Q&A | Meet North Carolina’s 2025 Principal of the Year

by North Carolina Department of Public Instruction | October 27, 2025

The first 100 days: Meet South Piedmont Community College’s new president

by Emily Thomas | October 27, 2025

How religious is North Carolina? Pew Center data gives insight

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | October 23, 2025

Kids can’t wait to attend this summer literacy program in Albemarle

by Betsy Greer | October 23, 2025

Lake Lure’s new playground is a symbol of healing and hope after storm

by Emily Thomas | October 22, 2025

Perspectives

Workforce

Perspective | 664,000 reasons North Carolina’s families can’t wait any longer for after-school

by Elizabeth Anderson | October 22, 2025

K-12

Perspective | From hungry to hopeful: How school pantries fuel learning

by Chanel Jones | October 21, 2025

Literacy

Research | A proven path to student recovery: Lessons from North Carolina’s CSI Initiative

by Ayesha Hashim and Lam Pham | October 20, 2025

Community Colleges

Perspective | A record year for transfer talent

by Peter Hans | October 20, 2025

Early Childhood

Perspective | Hey Alexa, can you teach empathy?

by Ashley Reid | October 15, 2025

Community Colleges

Perspective | The case for Hispanic-Serving Institutions: Opportunity meeting talent

by Deborah Santiago | October 14, 2025