New from EdNC
An update on KIPP North Carolina — and the power of kujichagulia
KIPP Gaston — a public charter school founded in 2001 with 80 students, and the second oldest KIPP region in the country — has grown into a statewide network of schools serving about 3,000 students in 2024-25, now known as KIPP North Carolina.…
Pitt Community College’s president on returning home, defining culture, and leading collaboratively
“I cannot tell you how good it feels to be back in eastern North Carolina,” said Dr. Maria Pharr, president of Pitt Community College.…
Perspective | A profound new school year
As we begin a new school year, the excitement and anticipation are palpable. Teachers across our state, across our nation, are welcoming back students into the classrooms.…
The Editor’s Notes
The Department of Public Instruction (DPI) keeps information on how much local school districts have expended of their federal COVID-relief funds. You can find the most updated information, as of July 31, here.
Need to know
Awake 58: Lawmakers pass mini budget with enrollment growth funds
This week's Awake 58 includes updates on the new mini budget, FAFSA beta testing, higher ed events around the state, and more.... Read the rest
-
Politically connected charter school gets state review and is turned down to open
-
No more DEI offices in the UNC System, but changes vary by university, reports show
-
What Is Standards-Based Grading, and How Does It Work?
-
Tropical disturbance floods areas along North Carolina coast
