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Exponential Scholars funds thousands of teacher projects through $2.25 million donation

by Molly Steur | September 8, 2026

On Aug. 24, nonprofit Exponential Scholars fulfilled every open project from North Carolina teachers on the DonorsChoose website – totaling over $2 million in donations.

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Perspective | The biggest barrier to teen mental health isn’t treatment

by Ann Oshel | September 7, 2026

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State Board discusses chronic absenteeism, technology, special education, and more

by Molly Steur | September 4, 2026

North Carolina releases school performance grades, testing data for 2025-26

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | September 3, 2026

See a map of private school enrollment in North Carolina, and other market share data

by Ben Humphries | September 3, 2026

Latest stories

New state investments aim to bolster NC school meals as updated federal nutrition standards, SNAP cuts loom

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 7, 2026

The turning point: Robeson County celebrates state-of-the-art career and technical education center

by Derick Lee | September 2, 2026

‘I feel like this is where I’m supposed to be’: The educators moving Warren County Schools this school year

by Chantal Brown | August 31, 2026

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Governor Stein Highlights Efforts to Raise Pay, Recruit, and Retain Talented Educators in Greensboro

by Office of the NC Governor | September 8, 2026

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In North Carolina, Christian Schools Seize an ‘Opportunity’

by Christianity Today | September 9, 2026

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HBCUs Are Building New Support Systems for Black Male Students

by Capital B | September 8, 2026

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Legislature 2026

New NC budget includes $97 million for child care subsidy program, establishes floor rate

by Liz Bell | July 2, 2026

General Assembly passes budget with 8% average teacher raises, plus funds for literacy, math, and research

by Ben Humphries, Molly Steur and Hannah Vinueza McClellan | July 2, 2026

2026 budget includes funds for Propel NC, enrollment growth, and workforce programs for community colleges

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | July 2, 2026

News

Exponential Scholars funds thousands of teacher projects through $2.25 million donation

by Molly Steur | September 8, 2026

State Board discusses chronic absenteeism, technology, special education, and more

by Molly Steur | September 4, 2026

North Carolina releases school performance grades, testing data for 2025-26

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | September 3, 2026

See a map of private school enrollment in North Carolina, and other market share data

by Ben Humphries | September 3, 2026

Blue Ribbon Commission | Members discuss draft recommendations on teacher training and student advancement

by Ferrel Guillory | September 3, 2026

North Carolina invests in childcare while testing how to sustain family childcare homes

by Amy Rhyne | September 2, 2026

Vote now to pick the winner of the inaugural Small Business Center Startup Showdown through the NCCCS

by Molly Steur | September 1, 2026

In first remarks to community college trustees, Dr. Monty Sullivan shares his story and a call to action

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 1, 2026

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For growing community colleges, classroom space is often the limit

by Dean Drescher | September 8, 2026

New state investments aim to bolster NC school meals as updated federal nutrition standards, SNAP cuts loom

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | September 7, 2026

The turning point: Robeson County celebrates state-of-the-art career and technical education center

by Derick Lee | September 2, 2026

More NC community colleges are moving to 8-week terms. Here’s why

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | August 31, 2026

‘I feel like this is where I’m supposed to be’: The educators moving Warren County Schools this school year

by Chantal Brown | August 31, 2026

Amid enrollment declines, how should districts handle school closures?

by Ben Humphries | August 31, 2026

‘Work for a brighter day’: Lessons from Dolly Parton’s legacy of literacy and love

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | August 28, 2026

‘A North Carolina girl’: NASA Astronaut Christina Koch speaks to Little River Elementary school

by Molly Steur | August 27, 2026

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Perspectives

K-12

Perspective | The biggest barrier to teen mental health isn’t treatment

by Ann Oshel | September 7, 2026

Eastern North Carolina

Perspective | A new blueprint for educational leadership

by Travis Lewis and Christopher Rivera | September 3, 2026

Literacy

Perspective | In Boston-Thurmond, we’re building readers one pizza night at a time

by Regina Ford Hall | September 2, 2026

Chronic Absenteeism

Perspective | When students aren’t in their seats, learning can’t happen

by Collin McColskey-Leary and Shaun Kellogg | September 1, 2026

Principals

Perspective | The value of hyperpresent principals

by Rob Jackson | August 31, 2026

Workforce

Perspective | Why social and emotional learning is vital to workforce readiness and how to model it in the classroom

by Bretton Little | August 31, 2026

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