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Lessons from Mecklenburg, Craven, and Durham counties in barriers to early education
The biggest barriers to child care are accessibility and trust, say parents and providers in Mecklenburg, Craven, and Durham counties. And those barriers, of course, are critical.…
Educators focus on ‘Building Successful Models’ at N.C. Lab School Summit
“This year, we are welcoming scholars to our building and our staff is excited about the possibilities.”Tracy Cole, principal of ECU Community School In preparation for the new school year, educators of the UNC System laboratory schools at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) to talk about learning models at the inaugural Lab School Summit. …
Perspective | Friendships in schools foster upward mobility
The U.S. Supreme Court got it right in 1954 when it declared that racially segregated schools were “inherently unequal.” The ruling by a unanimous court had both legal consequences and educational impact.…
NC STEM Center e-Update: North Carolina K-12 educators connect with local industries through STEM work
Twice a month the NC STEM Center provides an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and their latest edition is now available.…
Travel Diary | Carteret County
Editor’s Note: We are publishing a series of travel diaries this week. These pieces are part of our effort to deepen our reach across the state and build closer connections to communities in all 100 counties.…
Travel Diary | Hyde County
Editor’s Note: We are publishing a series of travel diaries this week. These pieces are part of our effort to deepen our reach across the state and build closer connections to communities in all 100 counties.…
The Editor’s Notes
Most of our schools open back up on Monday. I’ll be in Henderson County, and Superintendent Mark Garrett and I are getting started at 4:45am. Be part of the first day of school with me on Twitter @Mebane_Rash.
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Meet Kevin M. Guskiewicz: Making higher education accessible and affordable
Learn what North Carolina's flagship university is doing to increase access and improve affordability in higher education. Tonight on PBS Charlotte at 8:30pm.... Read the rest
