Three “Dear Colleague” letters issued back-to-back are further shaping the impact of President Donald Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon on schools, districts, and state departments on issues including student privacy, COVID funding, and using federal funding to support provide...
Six hundred and fifty rural advocates and leaders from around the state gathered March 25-26 in Raleigh for the NC Rural Center’s annual summit. This year’s theme, “Securing our Rural Future,” looked at the ways the state is bolstering public education, attainment,...
Dr. Dale McInnis, president emeritus of Richmond Community College, was recently awarded the 2025 I.E. Ready Lifetime Achievement Award, an award that honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). McInnis’ career spans...
Growing up on the Intracoastal Waterway in Eastern North Carolina has been a blessing. I have fond childhood memories of playing in the surf. As a parent, I enjoy seeing my sons have a similar upbringing and love watching them...
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The N.C. State Board of Education is meeting today. Here is the agenda.
Kim Ashby, a middle school teacher in Lee County, is still missing six months after the hurricane. Her daughter says it remains an "open wound" for many in the community....
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