8/28/2026
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Following momentum from lawmakers, Public School Forum releases report on a weighted student funding model
The Public School Forum of North Carolina released a report on Wednesday detailing findings and recommendations from its two-year study of a weighted student funding model, which lawmakers and advocates have proposed as an alternative to North Carolina’s current model...
‘A North Carolina girl’: NASA Astronaut Christina Koch speaks to Little River Elementary school
Standing in an elementary school gymnasium, crowded with cheering students — some of whom were experiencing their first day of school ever — Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch asked her eager audience if they ever look up and see...
CMS prepares for 2026-27 school year with updates to student support, safety, and instruction
Last week, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) held its annual media briefing regarding updates for the 2026-27 academic school year, which began on Aug. 25. The briefing was led by Superintendent Dr. Crystal Hill, alongside members of the CMS executive cabinet, who...
NC STEM Center e-update: Expanding Global Ed, BWF CAST, NSF, GRFP, and Reshaping STEM in College
Twice a month the NC STEM Center provides an e-update on what’s happening in STEM, and their latest edition is now available.
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Ed. Dept. Would Have More Power to Cut Off Grants Under New Rules
The Trump administration is proposing to give itself greater authority to cut off education grants and reduce the size of multiyear awards after its efforts to end in-progress grants have repeatedly run into legal trouble. Read the rest
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Could a party in the school drop-off line reduce chronic absenteeism?
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NC educators navigate AI's role in education while they ensure students develop critical thinking
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Viewpoint: North Carolina's community colleges merit funding priority
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