
State Board approves social studies standards, unveils legislative agenda, and more
The State Board of Education tackled a number of items during its monthly meeting this week, including new social studies standards.…

Legislative roundup | A return to school, educator bonuses, and more
It was a big week for education both in the halls of the General Assembly and at the governor’s mansion. It started with Republican lawmakers rolling out a bill that would require schools to bring students back for in-person learning.…

Pandemic has made accessible, affordable child care ‘a disappearing act,’ author of NC study says
The COVID-19 pandemic has put affordable child care further from the reach of many North Carolina families, a report from the North Carolina Early Childhood Foundation (NCECF) says.…

Perspective | Leading in the ‘new normal’ — Creating opportunities to ensure your teachers feel seen
Practitioners Melissa Altemose and Lauren Lampron created a mini-series about school leadership during COVID-19. In week one, they expounded upon strategies for building trust during COVID-19.…

Perspective | High schools’ strengths and shortcomings reflect America itself
My father earned a diploma when he completed the 11th grade at his rural high school on the fringe of the Mississippi Delta.…
On Fridays during the long session, EdNC’s Alex Granados will be publishing a legislative roundup including updates on early childhood, K-12, community colleges, and attainment. Today is the first one!
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Here is Alli’s list of podcasts for your weekend listening:
EdLeader Podcast – The Joy of Connection featuring Erika Garcia
In this episode of EdLeader, Dr. Jackson sits down with Ms. Erika Garcia, veteran teacher and social media influencer to discuss the opportunities for connection between educators via social media.
Host Jen Hawkins sits down with Dr. Adam Brown to discuss his experiences as a beginning teacher, learn more about how general education teachers can support special education students and ways in which beginning SPED teachers have a different experience compared to other educators.
School PR Drive Time – Episode 013 — Racial Equity
This week, we learn from the team of Dr. John Marshall (Chief Equity Officer) and Renee Murphy (Chief Communications Officer) driving equity policy and communications forward for Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, KY, with host Kevin Smith from the NCSPRA board of directors.
Classroom Connection lessons will air on PBS NC at 8 AM and 9 AM on weekday mornings, with literacy lessons on Tuesdays, and repeat lessons on Fridays. In March, math lessons will be added to the schedule on Mondays, with repeat lessons on Thursdays. Click here to see the February schedule.
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In Our Wildest Dreams: Casting a Vision for North Carolina's Educational Future
Join CREED for a morning of exploration and inspiration as they radically imagine the future of NC's public education system.... Read the rest
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Remarkable Books for Black History Month
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Social and Emotional Learning: A Mindset for School Safety & Student Security
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INTERACTIVE | College Affordability Profiles by State
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Teaching Innovation: New School Staffing Strategies Inspired by the Pandemic
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Behind the Scenes of North Carolina’s At-Home Learning Initiative
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How the Federal Government Can Use Data to Make the Most of the Executive Order on Racial Equity