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Building belonging at Fairview Elementary in Buncombe County

by Emily Thomas | September 10, 2025

“You Belong Here” hangs on a board inside of Katie McCracken’s classroom.  The letters are meticulously placed, except for the “G,” which sits at an angle with a scribbled note that says, “Even if you are like this unique G.” …

NC State University announces fourth cohort of Transformational Scholars

by Sergio Osnaya-Prieto | September 10, 2025

Fourteen students have been selected to join NC State University’s fourth cohort of the Transformational Scholarships Program, which provides scholarships to students from eastern North Carolina who commit to return to the region to teach after graduation from the university’s College of Education, according to a Sept.…

The Editor’s Notes

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Superintendent Mo Green announced yesterday a regional tour to share the DPI/SBE strategic plan. Check the dates to see when he will be close by to where you live.

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