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More than 500 child care directors, owners call on legislature for subsidy floor to stabilize programs

by Liz Bell | October 22, 2025

Child care providers and advocates are asking for $145 million in recurring funding in the state budget to stabilize programs struggling to retain teachers and make ends meet. Legislators returned to Raleigh this week without having passed a budget earlier...

Heads up state employees, enrollment in State Health Plan is open through Oct. 31

by Mebane Rash | October 22, 2025

For active members in North Carolina’s State Health Plan — including educators — enrollment is open through Oct. 31, 2025. “It’s your chance to review your health insurance coverage,” says a video on the plan’s website. If members want to...

Lake Lure’s new playground is a symbol of healing and hope after storm

by Emily Thomas | October 22, 2025

Lake Lure residents and tourists have a new playground at Morse Park, thanks to the dedicated efforts and support of community members, KABOOM!, and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC).  The new playspace is part...

Perspective | 664,000 reasons North Carolina’s families can’t wait any longer for after-school

by Elizabeth Anderson | October 22, 2025

In their new strategic plan, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and State Board of Education call for an exciting and ambitious goal: North Carolina public schools will be the best in the nation by 2030. Given more than...

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The Editor’s Notes

Need to know

• Colorado, Washington, Oregon, and Maryland are piloting outdoor preschool policies

  Youth Outdoor Policy Playbook | September 24, 2025

• The Top 10 Charter Schools for Student Growth

  NC Coalition for Charter Schools | October 22, 2025

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