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Listen | The Game: Friday night lights in Haywood County
Haywood County is warming up its Friday night lights for the biggest game of the year. Pisgah High School will travel to Tuscola High School’s C.E.…
LENS-NC enters its third year of work, focused on learning and acting together to improve outcomes for vulnerable students
Dominic Roberts knows the gripping feeling of shame and guilt when he needs to ask a teacher for an accommodation. Roberts, a high school senior, has a 504 plan that provides for accommodations in class, but sometimes teachers don’t look or remember.…
Lee County Education Foundation works to empower educators and students
The Lee County Education Foundation (LCEF) reached an important milestone during the 2021-22 school year — officially donating more than $1 million to Lee County Schools since the foundation began its work 20 years ago.…
68 Voices, 68 Hearts: Wayne Community College celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Wayne Community College (WCC) students, faculty, and members of the community came together for the inauguration of the 68 Voces, 68 Corazones — 68 Voices, 68 Hearts — art exhibit, which honors legends told in each of the 68 Mexican indigenous languages, according to this press release.…
Perspective | In defense of the school performance grade system
Editor’s Note: Many of you know Alex Quigley. He runs Durham Charter School (formerly Healthy Start Academy) and chaired the Charter School Advisory Board for many years.…
The Editor’s Notes
The EdNC leadership team is on the ground in Haywood County for our fall retreat, but more importantly for “The Game.” Please listen and share Caroline’s podcast. I am really proud of her storytelling and the story of this community we love. I’ll be wearing red and cheering for “The Mill.”
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Blue Ridge Southern Railroad receives $12.6 million federal boost after Pactiv Evergreen closure
