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More than 34,000 children in North Carolina have experienced the death of a parent since 2020

by Katie Dukes | February 24, 2023

A new report reveals only a small fraction of children who experienced the death of a parent during the pandemic did so due to COVID-19.…

N.C. State’s Bonnie Fusarelli receives Gov. James Holshouser award

by Staff | February 24, 2023

The University of North Carolina Board of Governors awarded N.C. State University’s Bonnie Fusarelli the 2022 Governor James E. Holshouser, Jr.…

Perspective | Five organizations building Black youth leaders in North Carolina

by Moriah Collins | February 27, 2023

Black History Month is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black leaders throughout history, but it’s also an opportunity to uplift the vision and work of Black leaders who are making a difference around us right now.…

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The Editor’s Notes

The N.C. State Board of Education meets this week. Here is the agenda for Wednesday, and here is the agenda for Thursday.

Need to know

• Higher Education Access and Success for Undocumented Students Start with 9 Key Criteria

  The Education Trust | February 22, 2023

• Survey: What purpose do suspensions serve? Principals don’t seem quite sure

  Brookings | February 23, 2023

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