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School performance grade advisory group getting closer to a new model

by Alex Granados | November 7, 2022

An advisory group working on North Carolina’s school performance grade redesign continued its work today, including a discussion of which performance indicators could replace the current system.…

Ask & Answer | Don’t have time to read the Leandro decision? Here is what you need to know

by Staff | November 7, 2022

On Friday, the N.C. Supreme Court issued its much-anticipated decision in the Leandro school funding case, just four days ahead of the midterm elections on Nov.…

Homecoming at North Carolina A&T means getting students excited to vote

by Victoria Griffin | November 7, 2022

Many colleges celebrate their homecoming season in the fall, and at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), homecoming is truly a holiday.…

Perspective | Looking for a better way to disagree this election season? Look no further than your local high school

by Alex Richardson and Michael Vazquez | November 7, 2022

Americans are known the world over for their propensity to disagree. They are less known for their ability to disagree well or productively.…

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The Editor’s Notes

The State Board of Community Colleges is meeting today virtually at 4 p.m. We expect most of the meeting to be held in closed session as the board hears presentations from potential vendors to conduct the presidential search. Here’s the agenda.

Need to know

• The 2022 Midterms: Why Educators Should Care What Happens

  Education Week | November 7, 2022

• 2022 Elections Set to Have Outsized Impact on Education

  Education Commission of the States | November 5, 2022

• Tuesday’s big test for American education

  Politico | November 7, 2022

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