5/9/2025
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NC schools targeted for extortion again, months after PowerSchool data breach
After a PowerSchool data breach in December 2024 that compromised student and teacher information, “threat actors” have made contact with North Carolina school districts, once again requesting payment. On Wednesday, threat actors reached out to public school employees across North...
Western Regional Teacher of the Year on the importance of rural public schools and champions for teachers
Lydia Sale knows her way around a classroom in Swain County. Born and raised in Swain as the daughter of a music teacher and a special education teacher, Sale jokes that she’s now entered the “family business.” In addition to...
Charter Review Board discusses enrollment data for 10 new schools set to open this fall
More than 1,500 students have enrolled or been offered seats at 10 new North Carolina charter schools expected to open this fall. Enrollment numbers for these “Ready to Open” (RTO) schools were presented for the first time to the North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board (CSRB)...
Perspective | Coming together in Edgecombe County to help proficient readers
During much of the morning, reading class almost feels like a well-choreographed TV game show. Resting on a counter next to the huge video screen there’s a timer that gently ticks away and occasionally dings to keep each segment moving....
The Editor’s Notes
Yesterday was the General Assembly’s crossover deadline, the date when most bills must pass at least one chamber in order to stay alive this session. Stay tuned for EdNC’s analysis of bills that made crossover. In the meantime, here’s a link to DPI’s legislative tracker.
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NC House bill would explore open enrollment for public schools
House Bill 981, titled “Local Schools Open Enrollment,” establishes a study committee to examine how allowing students to attend any public school within their home district could improve educational outcomes. Read the rest
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Virtual mental health services are now live for two NC school districts, with more to come
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Department of Education launches Title IX investigation into WCU for alleged noncompliance
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Trump’s Massive Deportation Database Puts Students at Risk, Advocates Warn
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SJAFB honors local educator with Thunderbirds Hometown Hero Flight
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