North Carolina’s early literacy work is entering a pivotal phase as the state shifts from large-scale training efforts to the harder task of sustained classroom implementation. During this week’s planning and work session, members of the State Board of Education,...
Representatives from more than 40 community colleges set up tables on Halifax Mall on Wednesday to demonstrate their programs to lawmakers and share stories about their impact as part of the annual Community College Day at the legislature. Lawmakers, community...
An initiative launched in April 2025 is convening business leaders to talk about child care at the local and state level. ExCEL NC, or Executives Championing Early Learning North Carolina, is forming a coalition of business owners and leaders to...
Home to nearly 40 million people, California’s population is roughly 3.5 times the size of North Carolina’s. But despite their differences, the two states share one thing in common: they have two of the largest community college systems in the...
Two educators from Northwest School of the Arts in Charlotte were awarded a creative renewal fellowship from the Arts & Science Council. According to the Arts & Science Council’s website, the fellowship is a “sabbatical-like experience for Mecklenburg-based creatives with over...
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The Teacher Ambassadors Program "empowers participating educators to serve as trusted liaisons within their schools, sharing timely updates about Plan benefits, wellness initiatives and other available resources."...
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