Last week, I was in rural Madison County, researching the amazing Partnership for Appalachian Girls’ Education, which explores the nexus of literacy and STEM to create 21st century opportunities. I met a beautiful, young, very smart middle school girl. In her story — from being removed from her family by DSS to being raised by her grandparents to understanding what it is like to have access to food and health care to discovering in school that she loves science experiments and reading — you can see all of the challenges and more importantly the opportunities our schools face. Today, EdNC is releasing our 2015-16 annual report. I am so proud of work of the EdNC team and humbled by the support of our community. It is an honor for us. Thank you all. Mebane Rash, CEO and Editor-in-Chief, EdNC
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The EdNC Story of 2015-16
With your support, we launched EdNC a year and a half ago with a set of core beliefs: its all about our students, nothing is more important to the future of NC than their education, and too many stories go untold.... Read the rest
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Next Draft: Changing Practices in Writing Instruction
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Give Vouchers Time: Low-income Families Need as Many Quality School Options as Possible
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Can ‘early warning systems’ keep children from dropping out of school?
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Tech for tots and teachers: promoting STEM learning in preK-3 classrooms
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What Good Preschool Looks Like: Snapshots From 4 States, Including NC
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NC lawmakers shelve changes to year-round schools for now
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A great match – college grads who want medical experience and clinics that have needs
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Is Discipline Reform Really Helping Decrease School Violence?
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Innovative program helps even the playing field for poor students — and boost graduation rates
