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SEA-Tech is helping close the local employment gap through experiential education
Editor’s Note: Recently, EdNC published a book, titled “North Carolina’s Choice: Why our public schools matter.” Here is a free PDF of the book.…
National survey finds supportive communities make a difference for LGBTQ+ youth
While the survey found that high numbers of LGBTQ+ youth deal with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation, those living in supportive and affirming communities and schools were less likely to attempt suicide.
Perspective | Forging futures: Increasing graduation rates for students in foster care
An average of 419,728 children were in foster care in the United States between the years of 2017 and 2021. For these students, the impact of being in foster care can have a serious detrimental effect on their education.…
The Editor’s Notes
Recently, EdNC published a book, titled “North Carolina’s Choice: Why our public schools matter.” Here is a free PDF of the book. A printed copy can be ordered here. The article on SEA-Tech today is one in a series that spotlights public schools across North Carolina and their impact on the local workforce and economy.
Legislation has been introduced in Congress for “Developing and Advancing Innovative Learning Models.” Learn more here from Transcend, who is supporting the bill.
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