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North Carolina set an ambitious goal in 2019 to have 2 million citizens ages 25-44 with high-quality credentials or postsecondary degrees by 2030. #NCed @myFutureNC publicedworks.org/2025/02/nc…

Wake County educators support a $680 million school bond to address aging facilities, HVAC failures, mold, pests and safety concerns. The bond would fund major renovations at 55 schools and only cost median-value homeowners about $20 more annually. #NCed wunc.org/education/2026-10-2…

Since March, the 29 members of North Carolina’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education have been digging into what’s broken, what’s working and what it will take to move the state’s schools forward. With the clock ticking on their final months, Public Ed Works sat down with the Commission’s co-chairs to talk about their recommendations. #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/10/th…

Three constitutional amendments sit at the end of North Carolina’s November 3 ballot, far from the attention given to the U.S. Senate race. Two would limit taxes. The third would write photo ID for all voting into the constitution. Little changes on November 4. What changes is what lawmakers can do for years afterward. #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/10/vo…

UNCW is considering raising tuition again in 2027-28 as costs rise. Some worry higher prices could drive students away at the same time that new federal loan limits make it harder for families to afford college. #NCed portcitydaily.com/local-news…

With thousands of alumni and guests headed to Greensboro for NC A&T's homecoming, an economics professor estimates that the city could see $57 million in revenue. Some business owners say they're already seeing the impact. #NCed wfmynews2.com/article/news/c…

Wake county students and school leaders will discuss screen time before the school board. This comes as the district is debating no longer issuing a laptop or tablet to each student. #NCed wral.com/news/local/wake-stu…

Karrie Dixon, Ed.D., still remembers the history teacher everyone called “the tough one.” #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/10/ch…

The main beneficiaries of NC’s voucher program have changed since it started in 2013. It was sold as a program specifically for low-income students, and in its early years maintained an income cap. Since then, the NC legislature removed the cap. What was intended to benefit low-income families now benefits millionaires whose children never attended public school in the first place. #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/10/wh…

NC State announced that they're parting ways with football head coach Dave Doeren following a loss to Stanford over the weekend. The university will owe Doeren, who has been with the Wolfpack since 2013, over $10 million for the premature ending of his contract. #NCed espn.com/college-football/st…

Winston-Salem State University students marched with the Rams’ marching band to the polls to encourage young people to vote, joining a broader Triad effort to promote early voting and civic engagement at HBCUs. #NCed wxii12.com/article/winston-s…

Western North Carolina residents know just how important public funding can be when disaster strikes. That’s why educators, parents and community members who oppose the state income and property tax amendments on the November 3 ballot came together at a recent community rally. #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/10/bu…

North Carolina’s schools face two problems: how to pay for them, and who will teach in them. The two are closely linked, and California’s experience shows how a limit on property taxes can end up shaping both. #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/10/vo…

A new study by NCCU researchers explores why men pursue careers in education and the barriers they face. Findings highlight the role of mentors, family and early exposure in encouraging men to enter the field. #NCed ednc.org/nccu-publishes-rese…

Appalachian State University received a $10 million federal grant to expand teacher-directed professional development in middle grade literacy across North Carolina. The five-year ETL SPARK program aims to improve instruction, student outcomes and teacher retention. #NCed today.appstate.edu/2026/10/1…

New Hanover County Schools and Coastal Horizons received a $7.5 million federal grant over five years to expand student mental-health services. The program will focus on prevention, early intervention, crisis response and substance-use support. #NCed wect.com/2026/10/13/new-hano…

UNC settled 18 federal civil rights investigations and an admissions review to protect research funding eligibility. The agreement requires quarterly compliance reports, new oversight roles and antisemitism training through Dec. 31, 2028, without admitting wrongdoing. #NCed dailytarheel.com/486414/univ…

North Carolina’s College Application Week (Oct. 19–25) offers waived application fees at participating colleges through CFNC. Eligible public high school students may also qualify for automatic admission through NC College Connect. More information can be found on CFNC's website. #NCed ednc.org/10-19-2026-its-coll…

After on campus polling sites were removed from the universities despite backlash, students at NC A&T and UNC Greensboro marched to the polls to ensure their voices were heard. #NCed wcnc.com/video/news/regional…

That’s correct. The tax dollars you pay to North Carolina are being used to pay tuition costs for students to attend private schools. #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/10/th…

North Carolina voters will decide on tax amendments limiting income tax rates and property tax growth this November. While supporters claim they protect taxpayers, these amendments would reduce funding for schools and other essential public services. #NCed newsobserver.com/news/politi…