
Gov. Cooper talks child care, public school funding at State of the State
Education was on the mind of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper as he gave the State of the State address Monday. During his speech, he touched on issues like mental health, early childhood education, and community colleges.…

Q&A | Dogwood Health Trust on why to watch western NC for early childhood solutions
Dogwood Health Trust, a philanthropic foundation serving 18 counties and the Qualla Boundary, awarded 10 grantees a total of $8.3 million in December for efforts to strengthen the early childhood workforce in communities in Western North Carolina.…

A journey of faith and sisterhood in education
For these three Black women doctors, faith believers, and sisters, Pitt County is where the journey took root. Throughout years they have sustained a nurturing sisterhood, supporting each other in their pursuits of a doctorate degree and the goal of being an inspiration to others who come behind them. …

Perspective | Culturally responsive teaching
The following is Mary Ann Wolf’s “Final Word” from the March 2023 episode of Education Matters on culturally responsive teaching. When students enter a classroom, they bring with them their entire selves.…
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