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1 week ago | 
us9.campaign-archive.com | Chantal Brown |Ben S. Humphries |Hannah McClellan |Emily Thomas
A look at education bills filed so far this session at the General Assembly by Chantal Brown and Ben Humphries Contents Teacher and principal pay Diversity, equity, and inclusion School choice and private school vouchers Student health and safety School calendar flexibility Cellphones in schools School nutrition Other notable bills All education-related bills Both the House and Senate deadlines for… Continue reading → Community college bills to follow during the 2025 legislative session by...
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1 month ago | 
us9.campaign-archive.com | Mebane Rash |Chantal Brown |Emily Thomas |Ben S. Humphries
As Trump moves to close the federal department of education, is North Carolina prepared to assume more responsibility?
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1 month ago | 
ednc.org | Mebane Rash |Kristen Blair |Ben S. Humphries
On March 6, 2025, Gov. Josh Stein visited Micaville Elementary School in Yancey County with Holly Jones, the director of the Governor’s Western North Carolina Office. They met Superintendent Kathy Amos and had a chance to talk — really talk — to Principal Melanie Bennett. Four schools took on so much damage during Hurricane Helene that their students needed to relocate, according to previous reporting by EdNC.
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1 month ago | 
us9.campaign-archive.com | Liz Bell |Ben S. Humphries |Chantal Brown |Alli Lindenberg
Lt. Gov. Hunt to visit all 58 community colleges, focus on workforce readiness and child care solutions by Liz Bell Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt kicked off a tour of all 58 of the state’s community colleges with a visit Thursday to Brunswick Community College (BCC).
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1 month ago | 
us9.campaign-archive.com | Anna Pogarcic |Ben S. Humphries |Chantal Brown |Emily Thomas
Federal judge temporarily bars DOGE from accessing personal data within the Department of Education by Anna Pogarcic A federal judge ruled this week that allowing the president’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff access to personal records at the U.S. Department of Education violates the Privacy Act.
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1 month ago | 
us9.campaign-archive.com | Mebane Rash |Josh Stein |Hannah McClellan |Ben S. Humphries
Leaders address the state of child nutrition in 2025 by Mebane Rash With proposed cuts to school nutrition making local, state, and national headlines, the state of child nutrition in schools and communities across North Carolina — especially in western North Carolina — is top of mind for many North Carolinians. School… Continue reading → Perspective | Gov. Josh Stein issues call to action on child nutrition by Josh Stein Editor’s Note: Gov.
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2 months ago | 
us9.campaign-archive.com | Mebane Rash |Ben S. Humphries |Jamie P. Merisotis
U.S. Department of Education bans educational institutions from considering race by Mebane Rash Educational institutions receiving federal funds — including preschool, elementary, secondary, and postsecondary educational institutions, as well as state educational agencies — have been directed by Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for the Office of Civil Rights in the U.S. Department… Continue reading → Winter weather school closures, delays, and updates by Ben Humphries Editor’s Note:...
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2 months ago | 
us9.campaign-archive.com | Emily Thomas |Chantal Brown |Ben S. Humphries |Mebane Rash
What is Boost? Fifteen N.C. community colleges to participate in new accelerated college to career program by Emily Thomas The North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS) announced on Wednesday the launch of NC Community Colleges Boost – a new program designed to increase completion rates and move students into high-wage, high-demand careers.
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2 months ago | 
us9.campaign-archive.com | Ben S. Humphries |Hannah McClellan
Public School Forum of North Carolina shares 2025-26 top education issues by Ben Humphries More than 400 advocates, educators, policymakers, students, and business and government leaders learned more about the most important education issues in North Carolina at the Public School Forum’s 2025 Eggs and Issues breakfast on Tuesday.
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2 months ago | 
us9.campaign-archive.com | Mebane Rash |Ben S. Humphries
The 2025-26 application cycle for state-funded private school vouchers gets underway by Mebane Rash National School Choice Week is this week: Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2025. Over the past 15 years, this national event has gained momentum.
