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Department of Education to give more than $208 million in grants for school mental health services
The U.S. Department of Education has awarded more than $208 million to 65 recipients to increase the number of school-based mental health service providers in high-need school districts, according to a Dec. 11 press release. The department began reframing its...
Perspective | Enjoy the journey: Finding joy in school leadership
Last summer, I walked into my local hardware store with my 85-year-old dad. As the former high school principal in my small hometown, I am often recognized by former students. Educators know the feeling: those spontaneous encounters with graduates whose...
Perspective | It’s time to build better, affordable child care for working families
North Carolina’s economic potential is immense. From education to job creation to entrepreneurship, we have invested in a state where everyone can find a good-paying job and build a home for their family. But there’s one key area where the...
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