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American Idol features Charlotte student Nyla Martin

by Derick Lee | February 10, 2026

For more than two decades, the nationally televised platform American Idol has been a major spotlight for emerging voices across the country.  Charlotte student Nyla Martin said she has seen the show on TV for years, but “still couldn’t really...

Miguel Cardona says expanding bilingual education is ‘an economic imperative’ at NC State event

by Liz Bell | February 10, 2026

Miguel Cardona, former U.S. Secretary of Education, encouraged a room of bilingual educators and education leaders on Friday to rally around bilingual students and advocate for policies that strengthen their educational opportunities. During the Biden administration, one of Cardona’s priorities...

As Financial Aid Awareness Month kicks off, NC’s FAFSA completion rate outpaces previous year

by Ben Humphries | February 10, 2026

February is Financial Aid Awareness Month, and many agencies, organizations, and schools are working to help students apply for financial aid for postsecondary education. The 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is still open, and students are...

Perspective | Centering partnership and brighter opportunities this Black History Month

by Eric Davis | February 10, 2026

Editor’s note: These remarks are an excerpt of Chair Eric Davis’ opening remarks at the Feb. 4 State Board of Education meeting, later sent in a Board email. The remarks have been lightly edited. I want to ground our work...

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