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What is it like to be a teacher today? A new survey provides insights
K-12 teachers in public schools are stressed, with 77% saying it is frequently stressful and 68% saying it is overwhelming. Few are optimistic about the future of public education, with 82% indicating they think the state of public education has gotten worse in the past five years.…
Guide for school and district leaders: Better practices in staffing when budgets are cut
Contents Explore alternatives to layoffs Identify options for reducing staff needs Prioritize school-based adjustments Develop a holistic layoff policy that retains the most effective teachers Engage in early and transparent communication to foster school climate and culture Read more School leaders are no strangers to fiscal cuts.…
As federal funds expire, Chatham County Schools provides mental health care for students
Contents How it works School-based mental health an ‘unparalleled opportunity’ Across the country, the pandemic highlighted and exacerbated mental health challenges — particularly among youth.…
Students in Guilford County Schools now have access to free period products
Students at all Guilford County Schools traditional high schools now have access to free period products, thanks to the Period Power initiative by the Diaper Bank of North Carolina.…
Perspective | Voting should be purple when it comes to education
As a seasoned veteran in the field of education, having dedicated two decades of my life in service to North Carolina Public Schools shaping young minds and fostering academic excellence, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of effective leadership on our school systems at a local, state, and national level.…
The Editor’s Notes
Schools and districts are facing increased budget pressure because of the federal funding cliff, enrollment declines driven by demographic changes, and school choice expansion. As principals and superintendents think about 2024-25 — from master scheduling to preparing budgets — we asked Matt Springer to write a series of briefs for us about research-based best practices. We watched — and learned from — Superintendent Trevor Putnam in Haywood County Schools who had to make hard decisions last year when his budget pressure was increased because the closing of a paper mill — the state’s largest layoff in 2023. Additional articles from Springer are forthcoming.
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SPECIAL REPORT | TECHNOLOGY & STUDENT WELLNESS: HOW TECH, SEL, AND MENTAL HEALTH ARE NOW LINKED
The intersection of technology and social and emotional issues for kids is getting more challenging. This special report examines how schools are trying to put student wellness front and center in a digital world.... Read the rest
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A federal facility in North Carolina is set to house migrant children. What do we know?
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COLIN CAMPBELL REPORTS | NC superintendent candidate Michele Morrow gets backing from high-profile GOP fundraisers
