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With no action before funds dry up, some child care programs ‘will not be able to survive,’ providers say
Child care providers are concerned about April 2023, when federal stabilization funds end that they have used primarily to increase teachers’ wages.…

Sounds of hope in Swain County
“Can art bring about hope?” is something I ask all the time to students. When EducationNC visited Swain County High School’s band room at the end of this school year, it was the question I ended my interviews with.…
The Editor’s Notes
Stay tuned for the budget today. We expect it to be released as a conference report, which can’t be amended. Votes on the budget are expected on Friday and Saturday at this point.
We expect a flurry of activity on other bills as the legislators prepare to adjourn.
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Monkeypox is in North Carolina. Here’s how to protect yourself against the virus
Experts say masks are effective in preventing monkeypox infections.<br /> <br /> ... Read the rest