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U.S. Department of Education: ‘There will not be any mass loan forgiveness’
The U.S. Department of Education has announced the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) will resume collections of federal student loans that are in default on May 5.…
Alamance Community College’s new adult learner program is off to a promising start
Parents in Alamance County have a new opportunity to further their education at Alamance Community College (ACC). The Parent Promise program at ACC offers parents and guardians of students in the Career and College Promise (CCP) program the opportunity to take one free class per semester.…
Perspective | Let’s give North Carolina teachers time to grieve their loved ones
Tragedy can bring out the best in North Carolinians. We all witnessed an incredible outpouring of both collective empathy and aid for those affected by Hurricane Helene, and as Western North Carolina has continued to rebuild over the past six months.…
Perspective | Halfway there
There’s much more work to be done to ensure all students are reading at grade level by third grade If you are like me, you have begun turning to AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Grok to ask your burning questions.…
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Fewer Subjects, Students, Data Points: Feds to Scale Back NAEP
After 2026, the "nation’s report card" will be paused at some grade levels and subjects, as well as for state and city samples, the National Assessment Governing Board announced on Monday. NAGB sets policy for NAEP.... Read the rest
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State school boards group warns top NC court about Alamance case’s impact
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Charlotte summit aims to provide a platform for teachers of color to network and exchange ideas
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How Universities Became So Dependent on the Federal Government
