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NC’s presidential scholars, the No. 1 best public high school in the country, and a trip to Japan

by Mebane Rash | October 6, 2025

The 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars — recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields — have been announced by the U.S. Department of Education. Shout out to the three North...

Profiles in Care | Principal Dwayne Johnson and early childhood literacy

by Katie Dukes | October 6, 2025

EdNC is highlighting the experiences of educators, families, researchers, and advocates with a stake in North Carolina’s early care and learning landscape. These profiles illustrate that care and education are inseparable, especially in a child’s first five years — caregivers...

As the LGBTQ+ youth population doubles, number of bills targeting them triples

by Beth Hawkins | October 6, 2025

This article was originally published by The 74, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on education in America. Sign up for free newsletters from The 74 to get more stories like this in your inbox. Even as the number of...

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