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No more ‘magic.’ Training in the science of reading has been a relief for these teachers.
At times, it’s a helpless feeling. That’s how Samantha Osteen, a third-grade teacher at Brevard Elementary, describes it. She’s looking at state reading standards and knows that a large part of her job is to help students build fluency and comprehension skills.…
Perspective | New data indicators to watch one year into the pandemic
As the American Rescue plan generates significant optimism about the potential to change child outcomes, NC Child’s annual County Data Cards highlight key indicators of child well-being that elected officials should track, and respond to, in their communities.…
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PREVENTING FAILURE TO LAUNCH: CREATING MORE SCHOOL-TO-WORK PATHWAYS FOR YOUNG ADULTS
This paper reviews several case studies to provide evidence-based examples of how to better connect students to careers.... Read the rest
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Poll: Nearly half of parents don’t want their kids to go straight to a four-year college
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What the American Rescue Plan Means for Child Poverty in Rural America
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Why expanded student supports can improve community college outcomes and boost skill attainment
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NC GOP lawmakers want to require teaching ‘balanced political viewpoints’ in schools
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With Federal Relief Dollars on the Way, Districts Face Big Decisions: Reduce class sizes, lengthen the school year, provide tutoring—or let principals decide?
