7/24/2025
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State Board of Community Colleges discusses adult literacy, digital credentials
The State Board of Community Colleges met in July to discuss adult literacy programs, pilot programs, and competitive grants. Three members were reappointed to the Board: John Kane, Geoffrey Lang, and Paula Benson. The Board also swore in six new...
The Editor’s Notes
According to a press release, Governor Josh Stein toured the Coca-Cola Consolidated facility in Charlotte and met with Coca-Cola Consolidated leadership and students in its apprenticeship program. Through a partnership with Central Piedmont Community College, the nation’s largest Coca-Cola bottler is preparing students for high-demand positions in manufacturing, equipment repair, and logistics. Read more here.
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AJ Jaeger | Applied associate of science degrees: Pathways for workforce and transfer
Though AAS degrees are not specifically designed for transfer, students pursuing AAS degrees consistently make up almost 20% of all community college transfers to University of North Carolina institutions. Read the rest
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REPORT | Applied Associate of Science Degrees: Pathways for Workforce and Transfer
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The 2025 State of Black America
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WCPSS among nation's biggest losers in Trump's effort to cut school spending, US Reps say
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Education Department Will Investigate Scholarships for DACA Students
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Trump administration pauses student loan forgiveness
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AG Jackson calls for quick action on school funding freeze as CMS announces budget measures
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More details | State legislature to return July 29 for veto override votes
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