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State Supreme Court declines to get involved in private school enrollment dispute
This article was originally published in the N.C. Tribune. The state Supreme Court has rejected an invitation to get involved far earlier than is normal in a dispute between Charlotte Latin School and a Union County couple.…

Perspective | A beacon of hope for literacy in North Carolina
As an administrator with a front-row seat to the transformational impact of the Science of Reading and Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) professional development in North Carolina, I have witnessed a remarkable shift in literacy achievement not only within my building, but also within our district and across our state. …
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Nominations for Education Week’s leaders to learn from are due today. Please nominate our great NC district leaders!
Shout out for our colleagues at Public Impact, who are celebrating their 10th anniversary extending the reach of excellent teaching! We are so thankful for your leadership.
On September 18 from 6:30-8, The News & Observer and N.C. State University’s College of Education are hosting a panel on “Gen Z on the Teaching Profession,” which will feature a panel of five first-year education majors. Here is more information including how to register.
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This new NC board will make the call about 14 charter schools that want to open in 2025
The N.C. Charter Schools Review Board held its first official meeting Monday after state lawmakers passed a law that transferred the State Board of Education’s power over charter school approvals and renewals to the panel.... Read the rest
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James Ford resigns State Board of Education post to focus on equity work
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How new NC election laws could strengthen GOP's grip on state and national politics