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NC students urge legislature to support schools and well-being, plus updates on Helene recovery and more

by Molly Steur | June 25, 2026

Students of all ages gathered on the front lawn of the North Carolina General Assembly on Tuesday, holding signs that read: “Education is a right, not a budget cut,” “Hate has no place in schools,” “Fund Leandro,” and more. These...

North Carolina lawmakers ban DEI in public schools, community colleges, and universities

by Ben Humphries | June 26, 2026

Bills banning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in public schools, community colleges, and universities are now law after Republicans in the North Carolina House of Representatives voted to override vetoes of the bills on Wednesday. Gov. Josh Stein, a Democrat,...

Blue Ribbon Commission: Educators teach students and mentor other teachers

by Ferrel Guillory | June 25, 2026

“The greatest predictor of student achievement is a high-quality teacher,” said Stephanie Logan, instructional facilitator at Lincoln Heights Environmental Connections Magnet Elementary School in Wake County. “Watching another teacher in action is the best thing you can do for a...

North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association selects Hickory City School superintendent for leadership award

by Molly Steur | June 25, 2026

The North Carolina School Superintendents’ Association (NCSSA) has named Dr. Jennifer Griffin, superintendent of Hickory City Schools, as the recipient of the Dr. Brad Sneeden Leadership Award, according to a Monday press release. The annual award recognizes a superintendent who...

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Need to know

• NC Educator Carrie Robledo named a National Winner in the Educator Track of the Presidential AI Challenge!

  Montgomery County Schools | June 9, 2026

• John Enamait, president of North Carolina’s Stanly Community College, will become chair of the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) board of directors on July 1

  CC Daily | June 25, 2026

• NC State College of Education, WCPSS Partnering to Create New Pathway for Instructional Assistants to Become Fully Licensed Teachers

  NC State | June 24, 2026

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