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In limbo: A longtime child care provider wonders what’s next
Michelle Chambers was dreading 2022. After a lot of stress, prayer, and family discussion, she had made the call to close A+ Child Care and Learning Center at the start of the year.…

Perspective | The future of education will require learning from the past
The following is part of my monthly column, One Day and One Goal: Expanding opportunity in NC. I invite you to follow along as I share stories from classrooms and explore critical issues facing education in our state. Go…

Perspective | Gerrymandering, the ballot box, and education
In preparation for the 1789 congressional elections, the first under the new U.S. Constitution, Patrick Henry and his anti-federalist allies in the Virginia General Assembly set out to thwart the candidacy of James Madison.…
The Editor’s Notes
From the “new possible” to “y’all are what matters,” thank you to our educators who attended the AIM conference. Here is a wrap video by EdNC’s Liz Bell in case you missed it. Here is Rupen’s article. And here is a link to all the materials if you want to do a deep dive on all things education.
Here is your weekend playlist by our mountain philosopher Superintendent Jeff McDaris.
And here are your podcasts for the weekend curated by EdNC’s Alli:
The Resilience Zone | Episode 1 – “Sensing in”
In this very first episode of the podcast, student hosts Elijah and Gabby explain what a rapid reset tool is. Specifically, they talk about the tool of “sensing in” to our bodies to move through stress and anxiety.
First in Future by IEI | Where Are The Workers?
In this episode guest host Sarah Hall, Senior Policy and Programs Manager; Andrew Berger-Gross, NC Department of Commerce, LEAD Division; Barbara Brothers, Business Engagement Director, Capital Area Workforce Board; Trey Goodson, Marketing Director, NC East Alliance discuss the “the most difficult hiring environment for employers in a generation or more and the most promising labor market for jobseekers in recent memory.”
Education Beat by EdSource | Students stand for transgender rights
Can transgender students use restrooms and locker rooms corresponding to their gender identity?
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JAVAID SIDDIQI | After last year's learning loss, we need a plan for students with disabilities
As the school year progresses in 2022 and our education environment continues to move toward a new normal, this is our opportunity to reimagine education for students, especially those with disabilities.... Read the rest
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Staffing and compensation are at the heart of building a better early childhood system
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States supplement ESSER funds with additional federal aid
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Some parents want criminal charges against Wake schools over graphic library books
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We know what would prevent many school shootings. Why don’t we do it?
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Omicron or No, Schools Should Prepare for a Pandemic Winter