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WakeMed and Atrium deal would raise State Health Plan costs, Treasurer says

by Ben Humphries | May 28, 2026

State Health Plan members will face higher costs if a merger deal with Raleigh’s WakeMed hospital system goes through, said State Treasurer Brad Briner, who chairs the plan’s board of trustees. Briner told EdNC that teachers and other state employees...

New initiative connects NC students with local boards of education, state policymakers

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | May 28, 2026

Applications are open for a new initiative that seeks to connect North Carolina student ambassadors with education policymaking bodies across the state. The North Carolina Student Voice Alliance Ambassador Program aims to create opportunities for students to increase their engagement...

Perspective | From shared priorities to shared power: Why coordinated action matters for educational justice

by Deanna Townsend-Smith and Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity and Opportunity | May 28, 2026

Mapping the Movement reminded us that collective impact requires more than shared concern. It requires partnership, coordination, and action. On May 13, the Dudley Flood Center for Educational Equity & Opportunity hosted the third session of Mapping the Movement for...

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Need to know

• Governor Stein Highlights Importance of Construction Apprenticeships Following Housing Affordability Executive Order

  The Office of the Governor | May 28, 2026

• CMS Board approves option to lease for 'educator community' at Garinger

  WFAE | May 26, 2026

• Teachers Say Lack of AI Guidance Is a Major Problem

  EdWeek | May 28, 2026

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