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Property tax limits could strain already tight school district budgets

by Ben Humphries | April 13, 2026

Update: The North Carolina House Select Committee on Property Tax Reduction and Reform has recommended a state constitutional amendment that would place limits on local property tax increases. If passed by the General Assembly this session, the amendment would be...

‘Small but mighty’: How Richmond Fed data captures holistic success at Carteret Community College

by Sophia Luna | April 14, 2026

As the name suggests, community colleges are designed to meet the unique needs of their local community, operating as open door institutions that serve a wide range of students. “Community colleges across the country really play a critical role, and...

From phonics to parks: How Letterland is bringing literacy to life in Gates County

by Amy Rhyne | April 14, 2026

Through a day of outdoor learning at Merchants Millpond, young students connect sounds, stories, and stewardship, showing how early literacy can extend far beyond the classroom.

Perspective | Joy as a strategy in teacher preparation

by Karen Morris | April 14, 2026

The students were seated in a U-shape, close enough to see one another, far enough apart to work independently. A first-year teacher — new to the profession and seeking EC (Exceptional Children) Adapted Curriculum licensure — stood at the Promethean...

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