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How the N.C. Community Colleges Foundation mobilized after Hurricane Helene and what’s next
In the wake of any disaster, cash is crucial, and the ability to move money quickly to get it in the hands of those who need it most is essential. …

Perspective | Building resilient communities: The crucial role of community colleges in disaster recovery
A smoky haze hangs in the air, and firefighting helicopters fly overhead as I write this in late March. Wildfires are raging across Western North Carolina — some burning just a few miles from both of our Blue Ridge Community College campuses.…

Advocates ask lawmakers to support ‘School Breakfast For All’ bill
Advocates convened in Raleigh on Tuesday to show support for House Bill 774, which would provide free breakfast to all public school students in North Carolina.…

Child care programs consider closing following the end of stabilization grants
“I’ve been an advocate for a long time. I love children. I love families. But at some point, your hands are tied.…
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Trump signs seven more executive orders impacting K-12 and higher ed
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