5/15/2025
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Which education bills are still under consideration at the General Assembly?
The General Assembly’s crossover deadline was May 8. After that day, most bills that haven’t been passed by at least one chamber — and therefore haven’t “crossed over” to the other — are no longer able to become law this...
Here’s why three child care providers chose to close their programs for a day
Dozens of child care providers closed their programs and drove to Raleigh Monday to advocate for more funding to serve low-income families and support child care teachers. Providers did the same in Charlotte, and hundreds across the country are participating...
Hundreds of schools recognized as ‘military-friendly’ at DPI’s annual Purple Star Award ceremony
Educators and military-connected individuals gathered Friday for the annual Purple Star Award ceremony at the North Carolina National Guard Base. Nearly 500 schools across 31 districts were designated by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) during the ceremony as “military-friendly.”...
Q&A | Dr. Sarena Fuller, innovator and award-winning charter leader
As part of our celebration of National Charter Schools Week 2025, the North Carolina Coalition for Charter Schools chose to highlight Dr. Sarena Fuller, the award-winning principal of ArtSpace Charter School in Swannanoa, North Carolina. ArtSpace, which launched in 2001, serves 400 students...
Perspective | Strengthening families and shaping futures, one visit at a time
On the side stoop of a white wooden house, a one-year-old boy named Arturo sits in his mom’s lap, his brow furrowed in concentration. He is working through a puzzle to match colors and numbers. “Blue, Arturo! Azul!” encourages his...
The Editor’s Notes
To our superintendents and charter leaders, please note that Carolina Demography’s report includes enrollment projections by county. Here is the report.
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State Innovations to Transform High Schools in Washington, Kentucky, and Indiana
State boards of education in Washington, Kentucky, and Indiana are rethinking the high school experience and advancing policies that promote flexible, student-centered learning Read the rest
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Federal School Voucher Proposal Advances, a Milestone for Conservatives
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Detaining a parent taking their kid to school is wrong. Leaders should say so
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A ‘Precarious’ Moment for Charter Schools in Trump’s Second Term
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CBO: GOP Medicaid plan would make 7.6 million people uninsured
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