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Kristen Blair

Chapel Hill
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Kristen Blair’s Biography

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Education writer and journalist, K-12 columnist, published author, speaker.

Extensive experience covering education and public policy issues at the state and national level. Passion for writing about parenting, education, culture, and research or trends affecting children and families. Published co-author of two books addressing important parenting and family topics. K-12 columnist for Carolina Journal since 2007.

Columns and freelance articles have been published and featured by numerous media…

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This is your brain (drain) on smartphones - Carolina Journal

This is your brain (drain) on smartphones - Carolina Journal

Anyone with a smartphone knows these devices are devilishly distracting. But can taking a break with smartpho…

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Linking bullying to loneliness and belonging - Carolina Journal

Linking bullying to loneliness and belonging - Carolina Journal

There's a loneliness epidemic among youth today. That's the growing consensus among researchers, with implica…

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On school safety, smarter strategies for preventing harm - Carolina Journal

On school safety, smarter strategies for preventing harm - Carolina Journal

A new school year is weeks away, bringing new strategies for keeping kids safe. Topping the list: A smartphon…

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Why and when screen time matters for kids - EducationNC

Why and when screen time matters for kids - EducationNC

"Every kid loves screen time," says Amy Tart, a fifth grade English language arts teacher at Union Intermedia…

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Digital media and child health: The good and the bad - EducationNC

Digital media and child health: The good and the bad - EducationNC

National experts and kids weigh in on digital media and child health.

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Summer reading: It schools the mind

Summer reading: It schools the mind

Languid summer days are near at hand. For students finishing the traditional academic year, time - free and f…

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Articles

“Our students. Our state. Our future.” 09/30/26

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By Molly Steur, Kristen Blair, Kim Morrison
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Planning to vote in the 2026 general election? Here’s what you need to know by Molly Steur North Carolina voters have several important decisions to make in November that will affect their local, state, and federal government. From selecting their representative in the U.S. Senate and voting on several constitutional amendments to picking members of the North...
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Harvard conference spotlights nation’s broadening school choice landscape, new federal tax credit

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By Kristen Blair
| EducationNC Verified
September 29, 2026 Our republishing policy Our content must be republished in full. If your organization uses a paywall, the content must be provided in full for free. Credit our team by including both the author name and EdNC.org in the byline. Example: Alex Granados, EdNC.org. If republishing the story online, please provide a link to EdNC.org or a link to the original article in either the byline or credit line. The original headline of the article must be used.
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“Our students. Our state. Our future.” 09/14/26

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By Kristen Blair
| us9.campaign-archive.com
Charter Review Board approves new Wake County school, reviews enrollment analysis and remote academy data by Kristen Blair A Wake County charter school applicant, Encompass Montessori, secured initial approval on Tuesday from the state’s Charter Schools Review Board (CSRB). The school now enters the state’s Ready to Open planning process, targeting 2028 for its opening. Encompass plans to...
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