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Video | Peter Hans on the future of higher education, COVID-19, and attainment as he leaves the community colleges to lead the UNC system

by Nation Hahn | July 27, 2020

Peter Hans is approaching his final days as president of the North Carolina Community College System while also serving as president-elect of the UNC system.…

Initiative aims to put children at center of workplace policies as businesses reopen

by Liz Bell | July 27, 2020

Working parents’ unmet needs have become ever more apparent as the coronavirus pandemic has halted child care, forced many parents to work remotely, and presented health risks to others who work in environments with other people.…

Beyond conversations: 6 areas of focus in creating inclusive schools

by Rupen R. Fofaria | July 27, 2020

What is the value of a dollar? Jermaine Porter, equity leader in the Durham Public Schools, uses that question as an exercise.…

Perspective | myFutureNC blog series: Innovative models for increasing college enrollment and completion: McNair Mentors program

by Monica Lee | July 27, 2020

Rutherford County is a rural county located in the foothills of North Carolina. Ranked as a Tier 1 county by the North Carolina Department of Commerce, it is one of the most economically distressed counties in the state.…

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The Editor’s Notes

Need to know

• Duke study of virus in students to help guide schools' decisions on returning to classrooms

  WRAL | July 24, 2020

• COVID-19 should spell the end of a controversial teacher licensure requirement in NC

  NC Policy Watch | July 27, 2020

• The Rise of AltSchool and Other Micro-schools

  EducationNext | July 27, 2020

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