5/6/2026
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Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education holds its first meeting
The first meeting of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education was held on Monday, April 27 in Raleigh. In March, Gov. Josh Stein, Senate President Pro Tem Phil Berger, and Speaker of the House Destin Hall announced the formation of the commission,...
18 months after Helene, the Appalachian Disaster Coalition is still building
She had made peace with the camper. After Hurricane Helene sent a pine tree straight through Laurel Lesesne’s roof — and after her insurance company handed her $22,000 and called it settled — she had arranged a little fire pit...
At Woodfin Elementary, urgency, trust, and small groups are changing early literacy outcomes after Helene
At Woodfin Elementary School in Buncombe County, kindergartners are already reading decodable texts aloud with pride. First graders move fluidly through “Walk to Read” groups based on current data. Staff members talk about double and triple dipping students by providing...
Perspective | College transfer as a workforce strategy
April was Community College Month, a time to recognize the impact community colleges have on students, families, and the strength of our workforce. It’s a fitting moment to consider a group that represents a central part of that impact, yet...
The Editor’s Notes
The N.C. State Board of Education is meeting today in Wallace for a planning retreat. Here is the agenda.
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