New from EdNC

Public schools’ promising practices headed into the new school year

by Liz Bell | August 30, 2023

Angie Mullennix, director of innovative practices and programs at the state Department of Public Instruction (DPI), is always on the hunt for public schools that are solving problems.…

Back to school with Profound Gentlemen

by Derick Lee | August 30, 2023

Now that summer break is over for schools across North Carolina, Profound Gentlemen is welcoming back educators for the start of the 2023-24 academic year.…

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The Editor’s Notes

Shout out to Angie Mullennix, who leads DPI’s promising practices work. I am so thankful for you and your leadership. Thank you for lifting up our public schools.

Our latest travels on the Extra Miles Tour are up! Take a look at our visits to Anson, Hoke, Montgomery, Richmond, Bertie, Northampton, and Tyrrell.

Need to know

• As more teens overdose on fentanyl, schools face a drug crisis unlike any other

  npr | August 30, 2023

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