New from EdNC

Nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and public agencies: Here is what you need to know about relief grants from regional fund

by Mebane Rash | October 5, 2024

Dogwood Health Trust has announced more than $30 million in initial relief funding following the devastation across Western North Carolina (WNC) from Hurricane Helene, according to a press release.…

Jackson County rallies together after Hurricane Helene

by Emma Maney | October 4, 2024

Emma Maney is a teacher in Jackson County Public Schools. These are some of her experience as Hurricane Helene came through her community.…

2024 Color of Education Summit highlights equity, community, and civic action

by Chantal Brown and Derick Lee | October 7, 2024

Dr. Eddie Glaude Jr. is a New York Times bestselling author, scholar, political commentator, and James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor at Princeton University. …

Tinkering with CTE at Cherokee Central Schools

by Caroline Parker | October 7, 2024

When Heath Robertson was little he was always dismantling toys. “My dad would call it ‘tearing up my toys,'” said Robertson.…

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The Editor’s Notes

Today EdNC’s Emily Thomas is in Henderson County working with the district and the community college, and Caroline Parker is in Rutherford County.

The N.C. Legislature will convene at 9am on Wednesday. Please share your stories with your legislators.

Need to know

• The early childhood Helene story

  EdNC's Early Bird | October 6, 2024

• Why was Hurricane Helene so damaging? Why was North Carolina so badly hit?

  BBC | October 1, 2024

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