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N.C. DPI releases guidebook on the use of AI in schools

by Mebane Rash | January 17, 2024

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) just released a guidebook for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in our public schools. “Humans must always be in the loop to ensure fair and equitable treatment of student work,” notes the...

Under the Sea: One N.C. educator’s month of deep sea exploration 

by Cheyenne McNeill | January 16, 2024

It’s dark when Tori Hunt rolls out of bed. She’s on a ship in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and it’s 4 a.m., so she’s moving slowly. She hasn’t had a full night’s sleep in weeks – instead, she...

Perspective | In 2024, let’s resolve to keep North Carolina from falling off the child care cliff

by Neil Harrington | January 16, 2024

Each January, people across the world resolve to make a better version of themselves. Some take on life-changing challenges like quitting smoking; others make more incremental commitments to better their lives, like doing the dishes every night before bed or...

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• The magic pebble and a lazy bull: The book ban movement has a long timeline

  The Hechinger Report | January 15, 2024

• ANN DOSS HELMS REPORTS | No oversight for NC charter schools? That's not really true

  WFAE | January 16, 2024

• WS/FCS joins other districts in defying state law and starting school early

  WFDD | January 12, 2024