
State Board discusses supply and demand for voucher expansion and the baseline costs to run public schools
The N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) does not anticipate the Republican-proposed expansion of private school vouchers will significantly impact public school enrollment, DPI Director of Government Affairs Jamey Falkenbury told State Board of Education members on Wednesday.…

Child care stabilization up in the air as legislators begin crafting a conference budget
Without further child care investments in the state’s final budget, child care providers say, a difficult situation for families, with little access to affordable high-quality care, will get worse.…

Free summer camp in Wilson is feeding hundreds of students daily
Students in Wilson may not have access to school meals over the summer, but one nonprofit is filling the gap. The SPOT provides academic enrichment, social immersion, and health opportunities for kids and families in the county throughout the school year.…
A treat for Monday morning. For those of you who know and love Superintendent Scott Elliott, you will enjoy perusing his playlist.
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EARLY BIRD | As conference begins, an inspiring break from legislative news
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These 5 charts break down spring enrollment trends
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Education spared from severe cuts in Senate approval of debt ceiling deal
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21 School Districts Receive $1.3 Million in Grant Funding to Advance Digital-Age Teaching and Learning
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North Carolina could add as many as 7 new charter schools in the fall to push total to 211