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Towns, counties showing signs of economic distress
The most recent data on distressed local governments in North Carolina shows a disturbing trend where counties are showing up as high risk more often than in the past, and the state is having to take a more active role in local government operations.…
Stith opens 2021 North Carolina Community College System Conference
The North Carolina Community College System Conference began Monday with a keynote from new system president, Thomas Stith. The conference runs through March 12 and will include live sessions on topics of student access and achievement, equity, and workforce connections.…
Perspective | State Superintendent Catherine Truitt on social studies standards
The following is the preamble to the social studies standards being voted on during the State Board of Education meeting on Feb.…
Perspective | What this middle school can teach us about taking action on equity and inclusion
When it comes to taking action on equity and inclusion, I feel like I’m constantly hearing organizations make excuses. There’s not enough money, there’s not enough time, this isn’t the right time because of the pandemic, political upheaval, racial tensions, etc.,…
The Editor’s Notes
From EdNC’s Alex Granados:
A bill that would force schools around the state to open for in-person learning passed a Senate rules committee yesterday and goes now to the full Senate. Read more about it here.
Another bill that extends the deadlines for parents to apply for $335 in federal COVID-19 relief funding passed the full Senate yesterday. Roughly $62 million remains in the pot of funds available for the checks, and those who were not able to apply by the December deadline now have until May. The full House will take up this bill today.
Need to know
Educators and School Personnel Should Have Prioritized Access to COVID Vaccinations
North Carolina has the opportunity to demonstrate its support for the health and safety of its educators and school personnel by ensuring they have prioritized access to available COVID-19 vaccines.... Read the rest
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NC Leaders talk about addressing K-12 education needs during COVID-19 across party lines, geography, and professional experience, identify differences and possible solutions
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How do you teach America’s ‘sins?’ NC board still at odds over social studies standards
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Student Loans Weigh Heavily On Black And Latino Borrowers In North Carolina
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PBS North Carolina launches new series aimed at helping kids with remote learning
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How Much Real Learning Time Are Students Losing During the Pandemic?
