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Follow along with EdNC's live coverage of the 2026 midterm election results and what they mean for education in our state. ednc.org/live-updates-on-202…

Candidates debated critical policy issues present across CMS, including campus safety, mental health funding, educational technology, and access to resources. Official voting for students opened on Oct. 20 and will be open through Nov. 3. ednc.org/cms-student-adviser…

"These eight finalists demonstrate the immense impact that strong administrators have on a district's CTE program and students," said John Kirkman, executive director of the N.C. Association for Career and Technical Education. ednc.org/11-2-2027-finalists…

The Lakewood Community Literacy Partnership is bringing communities together by providing free newspapers for students and families this school year. Learn more here. ednc.org/a-rural-newspaper-a…

“People cannot achieve better health outcomes if they cannot consistently access the trusted, affordable care they need,” writes Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation President Colleen Briggs. ednc.org/perspective-access-…

A rural newspaper and community school district join forces to improve literacy outcomes and strengthen community ties - eepurl.com/9NGUZ7X1U_

"Students remember the fun stuff like theme days, special events, cool technology, and experiments. When those moments are paired with strong instructional decision-making, learning sticks. As an educator, the goal isn’t just to create a fun moment, but one that helps students remember the content too," writes educator Dr. Kayla Norville. ednc.org/perspective-create-…

The EPIC study found that student absences significantly "disrupt" instruction, teaching working environments, and teacher performance. Read more highlights from the report here. ednc.org/11-2-2026-epic-stud…

“It is always good to honor outstanding educators, strengthen teacher leadership, and demonstrate what it means to invest in the people who make our public schools great,” State Superintendent Mo Green said. ednc.org/11-2-2026-wayne-cou…

Election Day, State Board of Education, the five-year facilities report, and more this week at EdNC - eepurl.com/VhO5OYJ9kl

During the 2025-26 school year, Newport Elementary moved from meeting to exceeding expected academic growth, earned a B on its state school report card after previously receiving a C, and saw 91.3% of students meet or exceed individual growth expectations. ednc.org/from-training-to-tr…

Lee Anthony Stiles’ long path to mayor of Morehead City included multiple periods of incarceration. “Everybody deserves a second chance. … I understand what it means. I know what it feels like,” Stiles told the men at Carteret Correctional. ednc.org/morehead-citys-mayo…

There are many important races on the 2026 general election ballot, with high stakes for education in North Carolina. Learn more about these races and how they impact education in North Carolina here. ednc.org/10-15-2026-voter-gu…

The NC Health Talent Alliance recently released a report on 2026 healthcare workforce data trends that revealed progress in statewide vacancy and turnover rates, while finding that "workforce gaps remain." ednc.org/10-29-2026-gaps-rem…

Perspective | The principal and the person "I am proud to represent a profession filled with people who continue to care, learn, and lead through circumstances that are more complicated than they appear," writes Dr. Mariah Walker, 2026 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year. ednc.org/perspective-the-pri…

In a school breakfast line in Craven County, warm bowls of cheese grits and sausage links accompanied by cups of cantaloupe and berries awaited — all sourced from farms in North Carolina. ednc.org/whats-for-school-br…

Recognizing, honoring, thanking, and celebrating principals -- truly seeing "the person behind the position" -- all school year long - eepurl.com/SfeJ8YRwXj

What began in 1990 has grown into a national network of nearly 80,000 corps members, alumni, and Ignite fellows, leading in classrooms, districts, nonprofits, government, and other sectors. Learn more about Teach For America and its impact in North Carolina and beyond. ednc.org/perspective-thirty-…

"You're going to have the opportunity to provide feedback to the governor's staff about what we think are the types of investments the state should be making in alignment with the governor's K-12 education priorities," committee co-chair Cason Justice explained to the group. "We'll also give feedback on policy issues and laws that you think should be enacted.” ednc.org/10-28-2026-governor…

“Rather than solely documenting the state of working conditions for special education teachers, our work will identify systems-level elements that stakeholders can address to engender improvements for staff and students,” said Dr. Helen Rose Miesner, the EPIC research assistant professor who will lead the project. ednc.org/10-28-2026-new-proj…