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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 ArticlesHarvard conference spotlights nation’s broadening school choice landscape, new federal tax credit
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.
Planning to vote in the 2026 general election? Here’s what you need to know
Graphic by Lanie Sorrow. Photos from Adobe Stock. 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 Carolina Supreme Court, a lot is at stake that could impact the educational landscape of our state. Election Day for the 2026 general election is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Angel’s Watch, a voluntary short-term respite care program in western NC, alleviates pressure on the foster care system
In February 2026, there were over 11,000 children in foster care in North Carolina. In 2025, there were 5,820 foster families licensed and 332 congregate care providers (also known as group homes) in the state. One of the goals of the North Carolina Division of Social Services (DSS) is to prevent children from coming into foster care, according to their 2020-24 Final Annual Services and Progress Report, through several targeted statewide efforts.
Perspective | A new pathway into the classroom: How NC districts are growing their own teachers
The room was full of energy as candidates and mentors from across North Carolina gathered this summer to kick off a new cohort of registered teacher apprentices. “I came from nursing, and it’s the best decision I ever made to become a teacher,” said Maria Perez, a registered teacher apprentice in Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Schools. People with four-year degrees are ready to teach; they just need a pathway, and The Innovation Project (TIP) is working with state partners to build it.
Updates from the Good Jobs WNC summit
Early voting begins Oct. 15 | EdNC has this guide on what you need to know to vote in the 2026 elections. American Association of Community Colleges submits comments to proposed federal rules on accreditation | Dr. Monty Sullivan represented community colleges during the federal negotiated rulemaking sessions that took place earlier this year. You can read AACC’s comments here. Final rules are expected by Nov. 1, allowing them to take effect July 1, 2027.
Perspective | A reason to smile: Bringing critical dental care back to western NC
In many dental practices across North Carolina, front desk staff are shuffling appointments. A routine cleaning might be pushed back three months, or a child needing a filling might need to wait a little longer for care. The challenge is multipronged, but one critical factor is a dwindling supply of dental assistants and hygienists.
Hurricane Helene shows childcare is key to disaster resilience
The day before Hurricane Helene blew into western North Carolina, Jeneal Hensley, a licensed family childcare provider, was taking care of five children in her Swannanoa home. She’d been in business as The Little People’s Place in her house by the river for more than a decade and had cared for dozens of the town’s preschool-age children, along with some of her own grandchildren. Hensley loved her childcare routine, but that ordinary Thursday would turn out to be the last normal day she remembers.
Communities In Schools and Road to Hire partner to create continuity in service for Charlotte students
On Sept. 24, dozens of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) students and staff, nonprofit leaders, and community members gathered at West Mecklenburg High School (WMHS). They were there to celebrate the announcement of the new partnership between Communities In Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (CIS-Charlotte) and Road to Hire (R2H).
Lt. Gov. Hunt explores ‘future-readiness’ at Edgecombe Community College
Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt toured workforce development programs at Edgecombe Community College (ECC) on Sept. 23 as part of her Future-Ready Community College Tour. During the visit, Hunt toured facilities in the cosmetology, automotive, and welding departments. She also briefly spoke to students in law enforcement and health sciences classes.
State Board’s accountability task force reaches consensus on indicators for new model
The State Board of Education’s Task Force on Accountability for Public School Units continued its work to redesign North Carolina’s school accountability system on Monday, Sept. 21, discussing the indicators that should be included in the proposal for a new model.