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N.C. House releases full budget with salary proposals

by Anna Pogarcic | August 9, 2021

Following a sneak peek last week of some of the House’s budget proposals, the full bill was finally released late Monday afternoon.…

Enrolling in community college this fall? You might qualify for free tuition. Here’s how.

by Alli Lindenberg and Molly Urquhart | August 9, 2021

Many students starting community college this fall will qualify for financial aid from the state. The Longleaf Commitment Grant guarantees that eligible students receive $700 to $2,800 per year, for a total of two years if they attend one of the state’s 58 community colleges.…

Perspective | The kids who harvest our food

by Taylor Arnold | August 9, 2021

When you buy a box of blueberries at the grocery store, how often do you think about the people who picked it for you?…

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The Editor’s Notes

For our budget wonks, here is the committee report and here is the budget bill proposed by the House yesterday.

Need to know

• HOW SCHOOLS ARE REWRITING THE RULES ON CLASS TIME FOR STUDENTS—AND EVEN DITCHING GRADE LEVELS

  The Wall Street Journal | August 9, 2021

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