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NC Teacher of the Year finalists announced. ‘Teachers are society’s safety net,’ says one
Editor’s Note: This is based on a press release from the N.C. Department of Public Instruction. Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching, according to this press release.…
President Biden visits North Carolina, releases ‘Improving Student Achievement Agenda’
President Joe Biden announced an $82 million investment to expand “affordable, high-speed internet” to 16,000 homes and businesses across North Carolina on Thursday in Raleigh.…
N.C. Central is the latest HBCU to enter leadership transition
Nationally, presidential turnover at historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) “surged in 2023,” according to a Higher Ed Dive report from July.…
New early college opening in NC to combat health care shortage
Duke University Health System, Durham Technical Community College, and Durham Public Schools (DPS) announced plans Wednesday to establish an early college for high school students in the district who are interested in health care careers. …
Perspective | Enloe Charity Ball demonstrates the hidden strengths of student-led organizations
My name is Alex Gilliland and I am a junior at Enloe Magnet High School in Raleigh. This is my third year working with Enloe Charity Ball, a student-led effort to raise awareness of and funding for Raleigh nonprofits.…
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Here is your updated playlist for the weekend courtesy of Jeff McDaris. He notes this week, “It’s cold. We need warm hearts and souls.” Take a listen.
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OPEN TO EDUCATORS AND THEIR STUDENTS | African American Cultural Celebration Education Day 2024 Schedule and Registration
Kicking off Black History Month, check out the schedule for education day at the NC Museum of History.... Read the rest
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'I'm not safe here': Schools ignore federal rules on restraint and seclusion
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Assessing the U.S. Climate in 2023
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Cabarrus County Schools told to move 4,000 students, shut down elementary school
