Various news outlets are reporting that lawmakers are talking about the possibilities of mini-budgets as budget negotiations continue. Check out Chair of the N.C. State Board of Education Eric Davis talking about the importance of the budget via Higher Ed Works.

The N.C. State Board of Education meets this week. Here is the agenda for Wednesday, and here is the agenda for Thursday.

Check out the Extra Miles Tour visits in Dare, Hyde, and Martin.

I’ll be with POY Donna Bledsoe tonight for a back to school bash that will kick off the new school year for EdNC!

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