10/5/2026

New from EdNC

‘The Next Journalism,’ and EdNC’s commitment to leadership

by Mebane Rash | October 4, 2026

Tom Rosenstiel, the founder and former director of media studies at the Pew Research Center and former executive director of the American Press Institute, has recently published a book, “The Next Journalism: How the Press Must Change to Serve Democracy.”...

New literacy data shows promising gains for North Carolina students

by Amy Rhyne | October 2, 2026

North Carolina’s latest literacy data show gains across the early grades, including a notable rebound in third grade reading proficiency after a dip the previous year.

State Board discusses legislative agenda, updates on CMS, EPP accountability, and more

by Molly Steur | October 2, 2026

The State Board of Education met this week for its biannual planning and work session, discussing potential items to add to a legislative agenda for the upcoming long session of the General Assembly, which starts in January 2027. “Today, we’ll...

How HBCUs are leveraging data to strengthen career services and connect students to strong first jobs

by Analisa Sorrells Archer | October 5, 2026

The labor market awaiting recent college graduates is one defined by uncertainty — entry-level jobs are declining, and artificial intelligence (AI) is fueling increases in the number of applications submitted per job and the adoption of screening tools that sort...

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

by Sophia Luna | October 5, 2026

Editor’s note: This article mentions suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 or chat with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org. Gov. Josh Stein’s Advisory Council...

The Editor’s Notes

The GAO recently released this report on school facilities. More information on this issue is forthcoming. Every five years, DPI conducts a comprehensive report on the state of school facilities. The survey was in the field over the spring/summer so we anticipate a release of the data this fall.

The College of Engineering at N.C. State is holding a free conference on Accessibility in STEM on Jan. 5-7, 2027. Here is more information on how to register as well as a call for proposals.

As we reflect on EdNC’s work and leadership, thank you to our readers and funders. This work is not possible without an audience. It is also not possible without funding that does not constrain all that is possible. With gratitude, Mebane

Need to know

• Go Durham Tech and DPS! Finalists for Impact Awards announced

  The EDULedger | October 5, 2026

• Most NC public schools can't afford to maintain student devices

  WUNC | October 1, 2026

• US Dept. of Ed | Stronger States, Stronger Outcomes: Building the Capacity for States to Lead

  The 74 | October 1, 2026

• Supporting Success for Parenting Students at Rural-Serving Institutions

  TICAS | September 29, 2026

• Lawyers' Role in "Making Haste Slowly," Forestalling Integration Following Brown v. Board of Education

  The NC State Bar Journal | April 30, 2026