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A 10-year-old idea for teaching kids to read at churches appears to be working. Here’s a look at why, and how to scale it
In 2012, it began with a vision in the head of a fellow at The Duke Endowment. What would happen if churches got involved with improving reading proficiency for young people?…

Ep. 2 | The Power of Papertown: Resiliency in Bouncing Back
The closing of a paper mill by the numbers…

Perspective | Unlocking futures: Empowering middle schoolers through career exploration
Learning by exploration is one of the easiest and most effective ways to introduce students to potential career pathways. By engaging middle school students in career exploration, we can begin to foster interests, skills, and abilities and provide students with a roadmap for future success. …
The Editor’s Notes
Here is the complete list of the legislators who will shape the state’s budget.
Heads up to our charter school leaders. This new federal grant opportunity is open.
Politico is reporting that Mike Pence, who is running for president, at an appearance with Betsy DeVos said, “And I’d like to see us shut down the federal Department of Education and send those resources back where states can innovate and expand educational freedom for all of our kids,” to applause.
Need to know
NC Summer Nutrition Programs Offer Food, Fitness, Farm to Summer, and Fun At No-Cost for Kids and Teens
More than 900,000 students rely on the nutritious meals and snacks served during the school year through school breakfast, lunch, and afterschool snack. Learn more about summer nutrition programs.... Read the rest
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Margaret Spellings Named New CEO of the Bipartisan Policy Center
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North Carolina lawmakers proposed a new way to appoint UNC system board members. Will it stick?
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The case for college: Promising solutions to reverse college enrollment declines
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Charting New Legal Territory, Okla. Approves First Religious Charter School
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"It is all natural": The 18-term legislator who wants NC grape juice in every public school, college, and university