5/1/2026
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NC teachers march for higher pay and increased funding for public schools
Editor’s note: This article was updated throughout the day on Friday, based on reporting from EdNC team members present at the march. Thousands of educators and advocates across the state gathered in Raleigh at the Halifax Mall on Friday morning...
Celebrating North Carolina’s school lunch professionals on National School Lunch Hero Day
Friday, May 1 marks National School Lunch Hero Day — an annual celebration of the hardworking school cafeteria professionals who work day in and day out to prepare and serve nutritious meals to students across the country. These are the stories of school...
Senate education committee moves forward social media age verification, teacher licensure changes
A bill to require age verification for social media platforms and a bill to remove some testing requirements for teacher licensure were both moved forward with bipartisan support in the Senate Education/Higher Education Committee on Wednesday. The age verification bill,...
Partnership in practice: GTCC shares promising strategies for apprenticeship programs through several successful collaborations
This article is part of EdNC’s coverage for National Apprenticeship Week. In 2026, we held a “mini-blitz” to visit community colleges and document strategies being used to increase apprenticeships. You can read all our coverage of apprenticeships here. As apprenticeship...
Perspective | Why I lead: A North Carolina story
I’m a daughter of North Carolina, shaped by its people, its public schools, and the educators who changed my family’s trajectory. Those experiences sparked a lifelong commitment to and career in educational leadership. After years working nationally and globally, I’ve...
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