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Reason report shows NC drop in teacher salaries, public school funding growth, based on inflation

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | December 15, 2025

North Carolina ranks 48th in the nation for K-12 public school teacher salaries and growth in public school funding per student, according to a new analysis from the Reason Foundation think tank.

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House oversight committee discusses ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights,’ achievement gaps

by Ray Gronberg | December 15, 2025

Charter Review Board orders immediate closure of Union County charter school ‘operating illegally’

by Kristen Blair | December 11, 2025

Secure Rural Schools Program passes Congress with bipartisan support

by Caroline Parker | December 11, 2025

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News

House oversight committee discusses ‘Parents’ Bill of Rights,’ achievement gaps

by Ray Gronberg | December 15, 2025

Reason report shows NC drop in teacher salaries, public school funding growth, based on inflation

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | December 15, 2025

Charter Review Board orders immediate closure of Union County charter school ‘operating illegally’

by Kristen Blair | December 11, 2025

Secure Rural Schools Program passes Congress with bipartisan support

by Caroline Parker | December 11, 2025

NC Community College System releases toolkit for Workforce Pell Grants implementation

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | December 10, 2025

North Carolina announces short-term training for future early childhood teachers

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | December 9, 2025

Earnings indicator launched on FAFSA. How many NC institutions are flagged for students?

by Mebane Rash | December 9, 2025

Do you have questions about the new federal tax credit? Let the federal government know by Dec. 26

by Mebane Rash | December 8, 2025

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by Alli Lindenberg | December 15, 2025

Getting ultraprocessed food out of school meals: What it takes to scratch cook

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | December 11, 2025

‘We are a thriving population’: Here’s how NC school districts honored American Indian Heritage Month

by Cheyenne McNeill | December 10, 2025

EdNC’s top holiday gifts for 2025

by Mebane Rash | December 10, 2025

Showcase spotlights CTE offerings at Washington County Schools

by Caroline Parker | December 9, 2025

After Helene, Dogwood Health Trust focuses on ‘cultivating active hope’

by Emily Thomas | December 8, 2025

NC Ed Corps maintains strong literacy impact despite North Carolina budget setbacks

by Amy Rhyne | December 8, 2025

In Robeson County, closing gaps in student learning is a team effort

by Derick Lee | December 8, 2025

Perspectives

Community Colleges

Perspective | CFNC regional trainings spread college access knowledge, awareness around the state

by Alex Granados | December 3, 2025

Public School Forum of NC

Perspective | The cost of inaction is students left in limbo

by Amos Fodchuk | December 1, 2025

Early Childhood

Perspective | What Latino families teach us about early care and education in North Carolina

by Angelica Sanchez | December 1, 2025

Principals

Perspective | Letter to myself: Reflections on leadership, loss, and becoming whole

by Jason Johnson | November 26, 2025

K-12

Perspective | Thankful for North Carolina’s public schools

by Patrick Greene and ChatGPT | November 26, 2025

K-12

Perspective | A decade of exceeding growth: North Pitt High School’s path to excellence

by Rachel Candaso | November 20, 2025