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Why our community colleges are the ‘best decision ever’
North Carolina’s community college system is 58 colleges strong, and no longer are they the state’s best kept secret. April is Community College Month, according to the Association of Community College Trustees, and this year EdNC is surfacing stories about why attending community college is the “best decision ever.”…
CaroNova and partners launch statewide initiative to address youth mental health
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Perspective | North Henderson High School honored as school of excellence for supporting applications to college
Only school in North Carolina to receive designation includes all postsecondary plans in Countdown to College events On April 2, 2025, ACT’s American College Application Campaign (ACAC), announced its annual 26 School of Excellence awardees from around the country, including North Henderson High School in Henderson County.…
Charter Review Board reverses course on Durham school closure, offering a lifeline and renewal
Contents More on CSDVA reconsideration and renewal Ready to open schools Continually low-performing schools New application and bill to expand CSRB authority A Durham charter school facing imminent closure received a lifeline this week from the North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board (CSRB).…
Trump tariffs could have chilling effect on school purchases from bananas to laptops
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The Editor’s Notes
April is Community College Month, according to the Association of Community College Trustees, and this year EdNC is surfacing stories about why attending community college is the “best decision ever.”
In our travels, we see economic, academic, and employment advantages to attending community college.
Please send me your story about why our community colleges are the best decision ever to mrash at ednc.org. If you have a photo that shows us your why that’s even better. I’ll be writing a follow up story at the end of the month.
The NC Tribune is reporting that “the Senate will release its draft of the budget for the 2025-27 biennium Monday night, Senate leader Phil Berger says.” The House and Senate have agreed on spending targets.
This weekend on Carolina Business Review, Eric Davis and Brenda Berg will be talking about all things education. Tune in to PBS to watch.
Here is your playlist for the weekend courtesy of Jeff McDaris.
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