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The 2023-24 FAFSA opens Oct. 1. What do I need to know?
Updated Oct. 3, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. with information on the Longleaf Commitment Grant. Last year, roughly 2.2 million high school students completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) — a required application to receive financial aid in college.…

Ep. 5 | ‘Make It Matter’ — How do we add real-world relevance to school?
We are Donnell Cannon and Jenny O’Meara, two passionate educators. Welcome to Season 2 of The Hummingbird Stories! This season, we’re asking the question: What does an extraordinary education look like for every student?…

Montgomery Community College: At the center of it all
If you want to be in the heart of North Carolina — the exact geographic center of the state — then you have to go to Montgomery County. …

Perspective | Teachable moments before and on Election Day
Until COVID-19 cautiousness led me to vote by mail in 2020, I had savored the regular experience of showing up in person to cast a ballot on Election Day.…
The Editor’s Notes
Check out this great opportunity with Curvd Learning for NC students aged 15-19 to learn about design thinking and ed innovation. Over 12 weeks, the fellowship will take approximately 8-10 hours per week and is compensated at $20/hour. Due October 31st. Share with your students please.
Here is your updated playlist for the weekend courtesy of Superintendent Jeff McDaris, our mountain philosopher.
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Young and Homeless in Rural America
Most social services come through the schools — but it can be impossible to get to them.... Read the rest
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U.S. Department of Education Estimate: Biden-Harris Student Debt Relief to Cost an Average of $30 Billion Annually Over Next Decade
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Experts say better pay, student loan debt relief are keys to diversifying state’s teacher workforce
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Understanding Why a Growing Number of High School Graduates are Choosing Not to Go to College…And What We Can Do About It