Deanna Ballard
Deanna Ballard serves as an expert correspondent for EdNC, writing about rural schools. She is a former N.C. state senator and previously worked in The White House.
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EdNC’s Hurricane Helene Playbook: An overview of the Public School Insurance Fund
by Deanna Ballard and Turner Zsambeky |
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When rural voices connect: Inside TFA’s rural leadership academy, where staying power takes root
by Deanna Ballard |
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Perspective | Two giants, one legacy: Remembering US Secretary Rod Paige and NC Gov. Jim Hunt
by Deanna Ballard |
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Against the odds: How Emerald School of Excellence became North Carolina’s recovery school gem
by Deanna Ballard |
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Welcome home: Valle Crucis School opens its doors after damage from Hurricane Helene
by Deanna Ballard |
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Perspective | NC educators offer hope during coronavirus crisis
by Deanna Ballard and Rep. Ashton Clemmons |