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Perspective | What’s at stake as community colleges reach a pivotal moment
In a letter to Republican leaders in the General Assembly, five former governors warn that proposals to give the legislature dominant authority in appointments to major boards and commissions threaten “the constitutional separation of powers” as well as “real chaos and harm” to North Carolina citizens.…
‘It’s not working for anyone.’ Child care advocates warn of system collapse at legislative advocacy day
Editor’s Note: Katie Dukes contributed reporting to this article. A couple hundred early childhood educators, child care service owners and directors, parents, and advocates marched and met with legislators at the General Assembly on Thursday to urge them to double the state’s early childhood funding.…
Avoiding wrong turns and false starts in the journey toward the science of reading
A school district leader observes a second-grade reading teacher leading students through the end of a phonics lesson. It’s refreshing, she says, watching teachers take what they learn in training and use it in their classrooms.…
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Head of NC teachers group drops lawsuit challenging Opportunity Scholarships
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NC House passes school discipline bill. Will it disproportionately affect Black kids?
