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Thought leaders discuss higher education and the future of work
On Sept. 24, the Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) held its first fall ReCONNECT virtual meeting. The topic? Higher education and the future of work.…
Catherine Truitt on charter schools and school choice: ‘What I would love to see is the politics taken out of this conversation.’
Catherine Truitt, the Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction, made her case to proponents of charter schools during a virtual forum on Wednesday night.…
Perspective | Elevating the ‘teacher pay penalty’ on the state and national agenda
In its latest analysis released last week, the Washington-based Economic Policy Institute calculates the “teacher pay penalty” in North Carolina at 25.3%, the eighth highest among the states.…
The Editor’s Notes
Next week, we know of three debates between the candidates for superintendent of public instruction. Not all are open to the public, but EdNC’s Alex Granados will cover all three. The first will broadcast on TV on Spectrum News 1 North Carolina at 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Sunday. It will also be available online after it airs at http://spectrumlocalnews.com The Education Policy Fellowship Program is holding a virtual alumni event on Tuesday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. featuring a conversation with the candidates. The third is a town hall in Forsyth County. If you know of others, send them our way please!
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Ellen welcomed North Carolina high school Principal Tabari Wallace, who went viral this summer after he surprised all 220 of his graduating seniors with a personal parade and yard sign. Watch. He will make you cry. Promise... Read the rest
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Three NC schools earn National Blue Ribbon Honors
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North Carolina Ranks Among States With Most Child Marriages
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National Student Clearinghouse Research Center’s Monthly Update on Higher Education Enrollment
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Five Reasons Policymakers Now Think Money Should No Longer 'Follow Students'
