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Why NC superintendents went to Wales to learn about community schools

by Melanie Shaver | March 4, 2026

Editor’s note: The author was recently part of a group that traveled to Wales to learn about community schools. The follow article documents her journey and reflections throughout the trip. Here is more information about the trip and the delegation....

During ‘Arts in Our Schools Month,’ how one NC district is prioritizing arts education

by Chantal Brown | March 4, 2026

As North Carolina recognizes Arts in Our Schools Month, the state’s largest public school district aims to set an example with its new five-year plan for arts education.  Wake County Public Schools System’s (WCPSS) visual and performing arts strategic framework,...

Berger-Page race likely to go to a recount, and other NC primary election results

by Ben Humphries | March 4, 2026

Editor’s note: This article was was updated on March 11 to reflect the new vote count in the Berger-Page Senate race. On Tuesday, March 17, Berger formally asked for a recount of election results which show him losing to Page...

For child care providers impacted by Helene, what to know about federal funds on the way

by Liz Bell | March 4, 2026

Another $75.8 million is on the way to North Carolina child care programs from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help them recover from Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby. More than 230 child care programs were...

Perspective | North Carolina’s next mission: Turn around declining math scores

by Lisa Ashe | March 4, 2026

Fourth and eighth graders across the state are currently taking the Nation’s Report Card in math and reading. The National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, as it’s also called, is considered the gold standard in testing and is the...

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The Editor’s Notes

The N.C. State Board of Education meets today. Here is the agenda.

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