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Survey | What issues matter to you in the 2024 election?
The 2024 election is underway, and several of the offices on this year’s ballot will have major consequences for public education in North Carolina.…
NC Rural Center’s new report documents rural population ‘resurgence’
“We’re pleased to bring you good news regarding continued positive growth in North Carolina’s rural population,” writes Patrick Woodie, president and CEO of the N.C.…
Perspective | North Carolina can’t afford to lose its LGBTQ+ teachers
Every day, students ask questions about their teacher. “What are you doing this weekend?” “Do you have kids?” “Are you married?”…
The Editor’s Notes
Nominate a teacher for the Toyota Family Teacher of the Year, which comes with $20K for family engagement! It is awarded to a teacher who:
- builds effective family–school partnerships that support student achievement and school improvement;
- works alongside parenting adults and children using a strong multi-generational approach to help them learn together in innovative ways;
- connects families to a greater community-wide network of support. Here is more information. Submit by June 17.
The application for Leadership North Carolina is open through June 24. Learn more here.
Need to know
High School Teams from Across North Carolina Excel in Ready, Set, App! Competition
Student teams from Cabarrus, Guilford, and Wake Counties competed in fifth annual mobile app development contest. Read more.<br /> ... Read the rest
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PODCAST | College and Career Reimagined
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PODCAST | College and Career Reimagined: Jarian Kerekes with the Equitable Foundation talks about philanthropic partnerships
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Should private schools account for use of public-tax vouchers? "In North Carolina, I mean, we’re slack."
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NEW WEBSITE | NORTH CAROLINA STATEWIDE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT CENTER
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How the Engagement of High-Profile Partisan Officials Affects Education Politics, Public Opinion, and Polarization
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As state government vacancies remain high, NC lawmakers look for solutions
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Greater focus on crime sparks another wave of juvenile justice bills
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Pandemic aid for schools is ending soon. Many after-school programs may go with it
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Proposal to revamp special education funding heads to NC lawmakers
