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North Carolina sees increase in adult educational attainment 

by Emily Thomas | February 25, 2024

Adults in North Carolina are earning more degrees and credentials, according to new federal data released by Lumina Foundation. Lumina’s annual Stronger Nation report shows 54.4% of working-age adults (ages 25 to 64) in North Carolina have earned a postsecondary degree or credential of value, roughly equivalent to the national attainment rate of 54.3%.…

Automotive Day revs up high school students at Randolph Community College

by Caroline Parker | February 25, 2024

Matthew Wood, an automotive system technology instructor, asks for a little help at his Light Duty Diesel station at Randolph Community College‘s (RCC) Automotive Day.…

The Editor’s Notes

This week the House Select Committee on Education Reform meets on today and Joint Legislative Education Oversight Committee meets on Tuesday.

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