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Youth Well-Being

EdNC is here to cover the news, policies, and organizations that shape young people’s well-being across the state.

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EdExplainer | How North Carolina schools support student mental health, and the challenges that remain

by Sophia Luna | May 26, 2026

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From pilot program to statewide model: How the Medicaid Learning Collaborative is helping districts expand mental health support for students

by Jyanne Guide and Molly Urquhart | December 2, 2025

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How a federal grant brought mental health services into schools across 6 North Carolina school districts

by Sophia Luna | August 20, 2026

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Governor’s advisory council discusses Youth Risk Behavior Survey ahead of final policy recommendations

by Sophia Luna | October 5, 2026

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Angel’s Watch, a voluntary short-term respite care program in western NC, alleviates pressure on the foster care system

by Molly Steur | September 29, 2026

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Rural Health Transformation Program announces $1.25 million to expand school-based health centers

by Chantal Brown | September 15, 2026

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Youth-led work is helping these nonprofits make a difference in their communities

by Sophia Luna | September 15, 2026

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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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CMS prepares for 2026-27 school year with updates to student support, safety, and instruction

by Simi Modey | August 27, 2026

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NC Attorney General Jackson announces $451 million minimum settlement with Meta in child safety case

by Molly Steur | August 26, 2026

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How a federal grant brought mental health services into schools across 6 North Carolina school districts

by Sophia Luna | August 20, 2026

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Governor’s advisory council hears from students on NC’s cellphone-free classroom policy

by Sophia Luna | August 12, 2026

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NC high school students report increased safety and mental health, decrease in risk behaviors

by Molly Steur | August 10, 2026

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Perspective | When researchers and mothers become partners, communities become visible

by Angelica Sanchez | August 4, 2026

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NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson’s case against Meta for alleged harms to child users is going to trial

by Molly Steur | July 21, 2026