8/31/2026
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Amid enrollment declines, how should districts handle school closures?
Public school enrollment in districts across North Carolina is declining, and is projected to continue dropping in the coming years, as it is nationwide. The Opportunity Scholarship, North Carolina’s private school voucher program, is one culprit, according to a 2025...
NCDHHS encourages parents to ensure their children are up-to-date on vaccinations for new school year
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has issued guidance to parents, encouraging them to make sure their children have received all necessary and recommended vaccinations. In light of recent changes to federal recommendations for vaccinations, NCDHHS...
‘Work for a brighter day’: Lessons from Dolly Parton’s legacy of literacy and love
“Literacy legend,” “You were my first babysitter,” and “Miss you already!” Those were among the many chalk messages left in tribute to Dolly Parton outside her West Asheville mural when I visited on Wednesday, along with flowers, candles, stuffed animals,...
Perspective | Why social and emotional learning is vital to workforce readiness and how to model it in the classroom
According to a recent study by Microsoft, the top managers in the world believe that only 30-40% of new hires possess the requisite emotional intelligence skills (often referred to as soft skills) in order to tangibly succeed at their jobs....
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North Carolina’s congressional leaders find common ground on childcare, families, and workforce
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The emerging promise of teacher apprenticeship programs
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