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Learn more about Dogwood Health Trust’s “learn” portfolio investments in 2024 here. And then here is where to engage with the team, which is the first step in applying.
Shout out to the Oak Foundation for 40 years of grantmaking! If you know young people ages 14-24 with learning differences interested or passionate about advocacy and participatory grantmaking, share this leadership opportunity with them. Application is due December 1.
The Governor’s DRIVE Task Force meets today. Stay tuned.
For nearly nine years, the Friday with Ferrel column has appeared as a regular feature of EdNC.org. Ferrel’s work is transitioning with us into longer form, more policy-oriented analysis. Ferrel, I am thankful for your voice ongoing leadership.
From Jeff McDaris, here is your playlist heading into Thanksgiving week.
Featured Read
REGISTER | Statewide Summit on Re-engaging Opportunity Youth on Wednesday, November 29
Interested in the work our communities are doing to help connect young adults with a living wage? Registration closes today at 5pm. Sign up!... Read the rest
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“Being Bilingual is a Superpower”
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North Carolina Named Leading State for Evidence-Based Decision-Making in New National Report
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Teaching Economics (Taylor’s Version)
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Fayetteville State and 3 more NC colleges offered low tuition. What’s been the impact?
