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‘A lot of people think pre-K is separate.’ How a small, rural district unites two different worlds

by Liz Bell | February 15, 2021

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

by Jeanna White | February 15, 2021

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.…

The Editor’s Notes

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.

Need to know

• NC lawmakers gut nonpartisan oversight agency

  WRAL | February 15, 2021

• For colleges, $7B in federal broadband aid highlights extent of digital divide

  Higher Ed Dive | February 16, 2021

• CMS Students Return To Classrooms As COVID-19 Spread Decreases

  WFAE | February 15, 2021

Analisa Sorrells

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Analisa Sorrells is a Master in Public Policy candidate at the Harvard Kennedy School and previously worked as chief of staff and associate director of policy for EducationNC.