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A trio of letters from the U.S. Department of Education further shape Trump-McMahon education policy

by Mebane Rash | April 2, 2025

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 more choice for parents within public schools.…

Rural Summit 2025: ‘Our state’s path to success runs right through rural North Carolina’

by Caroline Parker | April 1, 2025

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.…

‘Propel NC architect’ Dr. Dale McInnis receives I.E. Ready Lifetime Achievement Award

by Emily Thomas | April 1, 2025

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). …

Perspective | Fostering ecological, community, and personal resilience through fables

by Rob Condie | April 1, 2025

Growing up on the Intracoastal Waterway in Eastern North Carolina has been a blessing. I have fond childhood memories of playing in the surf.…

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The Editor’s Notes

The N.C. State Board of Education is meeting today. Here is the agenda.

Need to know

• Implementing Mental Health Education in States

  Education Commission of the States | April 1, 2025

• Jamie Merisotis | ‘Education should remain accessible, valuable, and align with today’s workforce needs’

  Working Nation | April 1, 2025

• ‘Education should remain accessible, valuable, and align with today’s workforce needs’

  Diverse Education | March 31, 2025

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