On Oct. 16, Dogwood Health Trust, a private foundation dedicated to improving the lives of western North Carolina (WNC) residents, held its annual meeting in Asheville. The convening brought together more than 400 attendees representing 270 organizations, with an additional 300-plus...
North Carolina Education Corps (NCEC), a tutoring network and program, is continuing to demonstrate significant, research-backed impact for elementary students, even as statewide budget limitations force the organization to scale back operations for the 2025-26 school year. Since launching in...
Now in his 27th year in education, Aaron Locklear is the assistant principal of Piney Grove Elementary School. He began his career with the Public Schools of Robeson County (PSRC) as a seventh grade math teacher. Earlier in his journey...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have issued this 21-page Notice 2025-70, requesting comments on the implementation of a “tax credit for contributions of individuals to scholarship granting organizations,” included in Sec. 70411 of the federal...
The Editor’s Notes
The NC College Connect — NC’s new direct admission to college — application deadline is January 2. Here is what you need to know.
Kenan Fellows Program for Teacher Leadership | December 8, 2025
The 2026-27 application cycle now includes new fellowship openings across additional counties, new industry partners, and the first placement in Virginia. Applications due Monday, Jan. 12...
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