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Governor announces what schools will look like in the fall
When schools reopen this fall, they will be either more spacious or completely empty under Gov. Roy Cooper’s plan for the coming school year.…

Democratic superintendent candidate Jen Mangrum on governor’s school reopening decision
The following statement by Jen Mangrum, Democratic candidate for state Superintendent of Public Instruction, was released by the North Carolina Democratic Party.…

Republican superintendent candidate Catherine Truitt on governor’s school reopening decision
The following statement is from Catherine Truitt, Republican candidate for state Superintendent of Public Instruction. “I am glad that with only 35 days left before school starts the Governor has finally decided to dictate to our local schools how they can reopen.…

Statewide network begins work to reach those ‘who face even greater challenges in our educational systems’
Students with learning differences are 10% more likely to drop out of school compared to their peers. For kids with learning differences who are also students of color or from low-income families — the numbers are worse.…

Supporting migrant farmworkers to and through college
This article is part of a series and ongoing reporting on Latinx communities in North Carolina. Click here to read more.…

Perspective | Carolina Rebound virtual town hall on education
COVID-19 has turned education on its head. Parents, out of necessity, have taken a more active, in-person role in making sure their kids have continued to learn.…
The Editor’s Notes
The Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will hold a virtual monthly meeting on Thursday, July 16, at 9 a.m. The agenda is available here.
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NC IN THE NEWS | Drop-Off In Lottery Sales Will Hurt States' School Budgets
The pandemic lottery dip in places like North Carolina wouldn't normally be a huge loss for public education. But since it's happening at the same time as the recession, it's a small but irreplaceable amount.... Read the rest
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Haywood School Board decides fate of superintendent who posted racially insensitive meme
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NCHSAA Response to Governor's Announcement
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INTERACTIVE MAPS | Temperature Checks, School Schedules, Masks — What Do States Want Districts to Do? We’ve Analyzed the Plans. Here’s What We’ve Found
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Reopening Resilient Schools