
Legislative roundup | In-person learning bill almost passes, but hits a slight snag
The biggest news from the General Assembly this week is the rapid movement of the Senate bill that would require schools that are fully remote to bring students back to classrooms.…

Education Cabinet advances efforts to strengthen NC’s longitudinal data system
North Carolina’s Education Cabinet convened virtually on Wednesday, Feb. 10 to discuss the findings and recommendations of a study on North Carolina’s Longitudinal Data System (NCLDS), among other things.…

Perspective | Revisiting findings that mark out ‘greater challenges’ in public education
Superior Court Judge David Lee will soon receive a package of proposals to advance public schooling in North Carolina over the course of this decade.…
Applications for the 2021-2023 A.J. Fletcher Foundation Fletcher Fellowship program is now open. The program is looking for a recent college graduate or soon to be college graduate student with an interest in communications, philanthropy, public policy, nonprofit work, and/or the social sector.
The position is a two-year, paid fellowship that is structured to fulfill the current interests of the organization while supporting the personal development of the fellow. Click here to learn more. Applications close Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 11:59 p.m.
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