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‘We have to have action’ to halt, reverse net loss of licensed child care programs

by Katie Dukes | February 10, 2025

The number of licensed child care programs in North Carolina continues to decline following the expiration of federal pandemic-era funding. Since that time, the General Assembly has offered only partial and temporary extensions of stabilization grants.…

Finalists for 2025 North Carolina teacher of the year award announced

by Hannah Vinueza McClellan | February 10, 2025

Nine educators from across North Carolina have been chosen as regional teachers of the year (TOY), according to a press release from the Department of Public Instruction.…

Perspective | What educators can do as Trump rolls back protections for transgender students

by Vanessa Ford and Rebecca Kling | February 10, 2025

Editor’s Note: This article was first published in Education Week. It is republished here with permission from the outlet and the authors.…

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