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‘A lot of people think pre-K is separate.’ How a small, rural district unites two different worlds
Research tells us that high-quality preschool makes an important difference for children later in school and in life. In Polk County, Superintendent Aaron Greene says the public school district’s pre-K program, which reaches 75-85% of 4-year-olds annually, means school readiness for incoming kindergartners, stronger relationships with families, and academic success later.…
Perspective | Book Harvest equips the next generation of readers through Dream Big
Although it looked a little different this year, Dream Big 2021 was just as joyful and exciting as ever, according to Book Harvest Founder Ginger Young.…
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All North Carolina public high schools are invited to join the NC First in FAFSA Challenge to promote FAFSA completion and the chance to win a $500 grant for their school. The registration deadline has been extended to this Friday, Feb. 19, at 5 p.m. Click here to learn more.
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PROOF POINTS: New wave of research shows nudging students by text is not as promising as hoped
One of the most promising uses of technology in education seemed to be a cheap one: nudging text messages.... Read the rest
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NC lawmakers gut nonpartisan oversight agency
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For colleges, $7B in federal broadband aid highlights extent of digital divide
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CMS Students Return To Classrooms As COVID-19 Spread Decreases
