11/9/2026

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State Board of Education discusses legislative priorities, emphasizing need for veteran teacher pay raises

by Molly Steur | November 9, 2026

The State Board of Education met for its November meeting last week — just one day after the 2026 general election — discussing legislative priorities for the upcoming long session, which begins in January 2027. The Office of State Budget...

From collaboration to classroom impact: How Glenwood Elementary is strengthening instruction

by Amy Rhyne | November 9, 2026

When fourth grade teacher Tina Flynn missed two days of instructional planning to attend district professional development in McDowell County Schools, she returned to Glenwood Elementary School knowing her colleagues had everything covered. Natalie Morgan, the team’s go-to teacher for...

Perspective | Beyond the milestone: What happens after a credential?

by Nadia Trevizo | November 9, 2026

When we talk about pathways after K-12, we often talk about three broad options: enrollment, employment, or enlistment. Each is a valid pathway, and each comes with its own expectations and ways of measuring whether someone is progressing. Measurement is...

The Editor’s Notes

House Democratic Leader Robert Reives, having secured the requisite commitments needed to serve as the Speaker of the House for the 2027-2028 biennium, will host a press conference on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 10:00am in the NCGA Press Room to discuss the election results and the upcoming biennium.

This House and the Senate convene on Monday, Nov. 16 at noon for a lame duck session.

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