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EducationNC (EdNC) works to expand educational opportunities for all children in North Carolina, increase their academic attainment, and improve the performance of the state’s public schools. We provide citizens and policymakers with nonpartisan data, research, news, information, and analysis about the major trends, issues, and challenges bearing on education. We gather and disseminate information employing the most effective means of communication, primarily through the Internet. In addition to the content distributed, we encourage an active and connected community of those interested in education policy and practice throughout the state. Our work encourages informed citizen participation and strong leadership on behalf of the school children of North Carolina. Source
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Search ArticlesPerspective | The most important thing you’ll build this August isn’t physical
I stood in the middle of an empty classroom surrounded by boxes. I was in a brand-new school and a brand-new grade level. There was fresh paint on the walls with empty shelves waiting for books. The rug was rolled up in plastic, protective film was still on the whiteboard, and hallways had not filled by children’s voices yet. For a moment, I stood still and wondered, “Where do I begin?” The list in my mind grew longer by the second. I wrote out a to-do list in my planner.
North Carolina approves first short-term training programs for Workforce Pell
On Wednesday, the NCWorks Commission approved 43 short-term workforce training programs for eligibility to qualify for the new federal Workforce Pell Grants. Those programs must now be approved by the U.S. Department of Education. Workforce Pell, established in 2025 by the federal budget reconciliation bill, is an expansion of Pell Grants to cover certain short-term workforce training programs that meet rigorous standards, including strong completion and job placement rates.
NC STEM Center e-Update: Rural Entrepreneurs, NCDPI Dashboard, AI Institute and Back-to-School
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A Tarboro church’s summer reading camp brings in the whole town
In a classroom at Calvary Episcopal Church in Tarboro, the wolf was explaining himself. He only wanted a cup of sugar for his granny’s cake. Then came the huffing and the puffing and an achoo loud enough to bring a house down. Eight rising second graders were acting out “The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!” Thursday night they would do it properly, for their families.
Governor’s advisory council hears from students on NC’s cellphone-free classroom policy
(From left to right) Steven Beasley, Jala Fontenette, Jasmine Aparicio-Tobar, Edie Zeldin, and Ettalen Laws speak on a student panel at the Governor's Advisory Council for Student Safety and Wellbeing's August meeting. Sophia Luna/EdNC Last year, North Carolina lawmakers passed a bill that required school districts to develop policies prohibiting students from “using, displaying, or having a wireless communication device turned on during instructional time.” Gov.
Prioritizing parents and ‘passing the trash’: 7 federal education updates from this summer
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The NC High School Redesign Commission, and more from the second technical corrections bill
EdNC. Essential education news. Important stories. Your voice. and August 11, 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.
State leaders talk AI and employer engagement at education and workforce conference
Education and business leaders gathered in Raleigh on Aug. 3 at the NC Chamber’s Education and Workforce Conference. Held annually, this year’s conference asked business, higher education, community college, K-12, and government leaders to acknowledge the role they each play in owning a piece of the state’s workforce development efforts.
2026 Center for Education Reform analysis ranks NC’s charter school laws 7th best in the nation
North Carolina laws that authorize and regulate charter schools were recently ranked No. 7 in the nation, based on an analysis of each state’s authorization model, potential for growth, operational quality, and equity principles by the Center for Education Reform (CER), according to a press release. The center’s full analysis of state charter laws can be found on page 35 of this reference guide.
Boost launches at 7 more NC community colleges
Building degree apprenticeships in North Carolina | The National Governors Association released a new publication focused on North Carolina’s approach to expanding earn-and-learn pathways. Read it here. Western NC is growing its own doctors | The third piece of a three-part series on rural healthcare from WNCW looks at healthcare workforce solutions, including Blue Ridge Community College’s Licensed Practical Nurse program.