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More than a summer program: Inside Mooresville Grade School District’s approach to helping young readers thrive

by Amy Rhyne | July 13, 2026

The hallway is a little quieter than it is during the traditional school year, but it isn’t silent. In one classroom, second grader Nora eagerly shares what she has learned about baby dolphins with Jemma Conley, the director of elementary...

History, education, and reflecting on 250 years of America with the people of ‘Little Washington’

by Chantal Brown | July 13, 2026

Many North Carolinians flocked to Raleigh on July 4 to commemorate 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. However, history was also being made in the coastal city of Washington, North Carolina 250 years ago. The...

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State budget sends a lifeline to rural child care providers

WUNC | July 13, 2026

The new state budget raises the rates the state pays licensed child care providers for slots serving children from low-income families. Advocates say this is a lifeline to rural child care centers.... Read the rest

New GOP Bills Would Permanently Shift Ed. Dept. Programs to Other Agencies

Education Week | July 10, 2026
NC has changed teacher licensure laws. How it could impact your child’s school

The News & Observer | July 13, 2026

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7/14/2026

New from EdNC

More than a summer program: Inside Mooresville Grade School District’s approach to helping young readers thrive

History, education, and reflecting on 250 years of America with the people of ‘Little Washington’

The Editor’s Notes

Need to know

State budget sends a lifeline to rural child care providers

New GOP Bills Would Permanently Shift Ed. Dept. Programs to Other Agencies

NC has changed teacher licensure laws. How it could impact your child’s school

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July 14, 2026