The Republican-controlled General Assembly has overridden eight of Democratic Gov. Josh Stein’s 15 vetoes since taking office in January. The power to override the veto allows Republicans to reshape public policy, placing a spotlight on the rules and procedures behind the state’s veto power. …
Nonprofit NC Child launched a new data center this month, as well as data cards for all 100 counties, to assess children’s health, education, and well-being as individuals and within their families and communities.…
In a 6-5 vote, the North Carolina Charter Schools Review Board (CSRB) narrowly approved an amendment allowing TMSA Triangle, a Wake County charter school, to expand across county lines and open a K-8 sub-campus in Durham.…
According to Education Week, “Not every student learns the same.”
“This seemingly simple concept lies at the heart of the term neurodiversity, which refers to differences in the brain’s form or function that impact how people receive, process, and respond to information,” says the outlet.…
This article was updated Sept. 7 following the State Board of Education’s vote.
The State Board of Education voted to enact a policy on Thursday that, according to Board Chair Eric Davis, would allow it to exercise its constitutional responsibility of financial accountability over charter schools.…
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