New from EdNC
As Republicans clinch supermajority, what is next for public schools?
Part I At 9 a.m. Wednesday morning, Rep. Tricia Cotham — elected as a Democrat from Mecklenburg County, and a former assistant principal and educator — announced at the N.C.…
How to be an effective advocate given the Republican supermajority
Part II Better public policies are crafted when there is balance in political power. Echo chambers are just that. A cohort of provisions in different bills that have already been filed in this long session pose a threat to overall funding for public schools, but even more importantly to enrollment.…
The Editor’s Notes
From EdNC’s Liz Bell:
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ARTICLE | A pilot program proposed in the state House’s budget would help families afford child care if they work at participating businesses in three counties. The program is based on “MI Tri-Share” in Michigan — which similarly started as a pilot in 2021.
PERSPECTIVE | The business case for early childhood education in North Carolina
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North Carolina K-3 students showed growth in literacy skills from the beginning to the middle of this academic year, the data show – at faster rates than the national sample.... Read the rest
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North Carolina community colleges work to advance attainment for Latino students
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Hispanic Serving Institutions on the rise in North Carolina
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Perspective | Providing high-quality teachers who stay in the classroom
