Special education students could face worsening services under a dismantled Department of Education, according to the Education Law Center. www.ednc.org/3-2-2026-dis...

As a K-5 global school implementing the 50-50 dual immersion model, North Newton students learn in both English and Spanish every day. www.ednc.org/high-expecta...

"It’s about so much more than food.” Research shows that eating school breakfast is associated with a variety of positive outcomes for students. Learn more about the first meal of the school day across North Carolina. www.ednc.org/hungry-kids-...

Love this! Tri-County Community College is leading the charge on affordable housing in Cherokee County. Through its construction program, the college is building 17 affordable homes while also training the next generation of construction workers. www.ednc.org/building-ski...

“Education, in Dr. Flood’s framing, is a public good, an act of collective care,” writes Dr. Deanna Townsend-Smith of the Dudley Flood Center. “It was never meant to be reduced to test scores, sound bites, or political rhetoric.” www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Safe, stable, and nurturing relationships with adults are critical for infants and toddlers. Learn how early childhood educators contribute. www.ednc.org/edexplainer-...

New data show just 66% of children aged 3-5 in North Carolina meet the criteria for school readiness, but this guide can help families change that www.ednc.org/resource-ava...

The governor created a task force last year to come up with solutions to the state's lack of affordable, high-quality child care. Partnering with community colleges is one strategy the group is studying ahead of the legislative session. www.ednc.org/2-23-2026-st...

Literacy gains in Nash County Public Schools were not accidental, writes EdNC correspondent Amy Rhyne. They reflect a sustained commitment to collective accountability, intentional implementation, and clear communication. www.ednc.org/from-plan-to...

Can confirm, my former colleague Seth Ashburn was indeed a "goofball" in the classroom. Read how an EdNC perspective about valuing joy in teaching inspired him to reflect on joy in school leadership, because: “No one benefits from joyless schools.” www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Miguel Cardona, former U.S. Secretary of Education, said uplifting bilingual students and teachers is more important than ever. Read more of his remarks here. www.ednc.org/2-10-2026-mi...

“The month is an invitation to recognize that Black history is foundational to our shared history, and should be reflected in what students learn in every month of the year,” writes State Board of Education Chair Eric Davis. www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Dr. Chena Cayton, principal of South Central High School in Winterville, found a surprising way to grow student engagement at her school. Learn how paper bunnies helped her make that jump ;) www.ednc.org/perspective-...

“Because proximity is about more than just time and physical location,” writes AJ Jaeger, executive director of the Belk Center. “It’s about connection, access and, more importantly, being seen and supported.” www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Applications to sponsor a summer meals program are due March 1, 2026. Learn more about the process here. www.ednc.org/2-4-2026-nc-...

“So if you pass by my classroom and see high schoolers coloring their feelings, drafting vision boards, or crafting mindfulness playlists, remember: this work is just as important as covering the standards,” writes teacher Sydney Smith. www.ednc.org/perspective-...

More of this please!! www.the74million.org/zero2eight/h...

Congressman David Price reflects on the kind of history we need to read, write, and teach as we approach the nation's 250th anniversary. www.ednc.org/perspective-...

The Together We Learn (TWL) initiative is a multiyear, phased project that strives to improve outcomes for students in alternative learning programs. The group hopes to guide educators through a redesign process while trying to gain more support for the initiative. www.ednc.org/01-28-2026-t...

More than 12% of the net loss of licensed child care programs since the start of the pandemic occurred in the final quarter of 2025. www.ednc.org/north-caroli...

“This moment calls for steadiness, clarity, and staying informed,” writes LatinxEd. “We’re navigating this together, step by step, grounded in comunidad, shared care, and hope.” www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Emerald School of Excellence's mission is to provide a quality education in a recovery-friendly environment to teens with substance use and mental health challenges. www.ednc.org/against-the-...

With a growing gap between child care slots and staff capacity, Wisconsin has the space, but not the staff, to serve more families, report shows www.the74million.org/zero2eight/c...

“The story of our public schools isn’t just data or policy… it’s everyday moments that remind us why public schools are the heartbeat of our society,” write Dr. Patrice Faison of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. www.ednc.org/perspective-...

A new resource from McDowell Technical Community College explores strategies for developing an equitable early childhood program workforce. Read more here. www.ednc.org/playbook-ear...

“We’ve shown that when we invest in our youngest learners and their families, and invest in their teachers, we can generate significant and lasting results,” said Glynnise Highsmith, vice president of Early Childhood Initiatives at Smart Start of Forsyth County. www.ednc.org/1-22-2026-4-...

Dangerous weather conditions will begin Saturday afternoon as freezing rain and sleet spread across the state. For the latest travel conditions, visit DriveNC.gov. For safety and preparation tips, visit ReadyNC.gov. Find weather updates and school closures here. www.ednc.org/winter-weath...

“When North Carolinians leaving incarceration have access to education and job training, they are far more likely to succeed and give back to their communities rather than return to crime,” Gov. Josh Stein said in a press release. www.ednc.org/1-20-2026-n-...

EdNC CEO Mebane Rash has eight takeaways from the first year of Donald Trump’s second term as president. Take a look here. www.ednc.org/8-takeaways-...

EdNC embedded in P.W. Moore Elementary — a school in my hometown — during the 2024-25 school year. From the first day of school through the last, this film documents the power of the community school model. www.ednc.org/implementati...

The share of North Carolina Education Lottery revenue going to education has been declining for years, from 23% in FY 2023, to 20% FY 2024, to 16% in FY 2025. www.ednc.org/1-21-2026-no...

Seth Ashburn and I were hired as social studies teachers at Cary High at the same time, then worked together for more than a decade. Now he's an assistant principal and I had the pleasure of editing his perspective on the overlooked value of teachers. Read here! www.ednc.org/perspective-...

EdNC’s 2025 annual report includes a look at our award-winning approach to journalism, our commitment to public service, and increasing readership. Learn more here. www.ednc.org/edncs-commit...

The task force is looking into creating a child care endowment fund and providing free or subsidized child care for child care teachers. www.ednc.org/1-15-2026-go...

The N.C. Community College Child Care Grant helped 737 student parents pay for child care last year, but more than $450,000 in grant funds were left unspent. Here’s how colleges are working to connect more students with funds. www.ednc.org/how-nc-commu...

Student parents are navigating the same child care challenges as all families: high costs and slim options. Here's three ways community colleges are responding. www.ednc.org/community-co...

Meet the State Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council, composed of 11th- and 12th-grade students from all eight of the state’s educational regions. www.ednc.org/meet-the-hig...

The CDC immunization changes come as North Carolina is experiencing an increase in the spread of the flu and other seasonal respiratory illnesses. www.ednc.org/federal-heal...

“Infusing love into pedagogy and school culture does not dilute rigor -- it deepens it,” writes SEA-Tech High School Principal Edith Skipper. www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Top state officials have responded to reports that the federal government might freeze child care funding nationwide, saying North Carolina is not impacted. www.ednc.org/1-7-2026-sta...

Learn how BCC, the Bladen County Board of Commissioners, Bladen County Schools, and Bladen Smart Start collaborated to create a campus where children and families can learn side-by-side. www.ednc.org/bladen-commu...

Hunger impedes learning. This middle school teacher calls for free school meals for all children, regardless of income or ZIP code. www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Educators share how the presence of ICE and Border Patrol is impacting the education, development, and mental health of students and families. www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Meet Dr. J.W. Kelley, the new president of McDowell Technical Community College, and learn how his belief that "everybody needs a second chance," is helping establish a culture of care and belonging across the community college’s campus. www.ednc.org/a-lesson-in-...

The federal government will direct an additional $155 million in reimbursement funds for North Carolina’s Helene recovery efforts, according to a press release from the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). www.ednc.org/11-13-2025-1...

“The path forward will not be found by focusing on what schools with high absenteeism are doing wrong, but on what schools that are showing improvements are doing right,” writes Micere Keels, NC Early Childhood Foundation’s policy and practice leader. www.ednc.org/brief-a-new-...

The East Coast Migrant Head Start Project is one of three North Carolina Head Start grantees temporarily closed due to the federal government shutdown. Read more about how ECMHSP provides child care to the state's farmworker communities. www.ednc.org/11-20-2025-n...

This guide will help you create a well-rounded, evidence-based communication plan to encourage parents to enroll students in your district. www.ednc.org/guide-how-to...

“We’re trying to feed people, because I made a connection: If the children are hungry, the parents are too,” said Kimberly Shaw, owner of A Safe Place Child Enrichment Center, a child care program in Raleigh. www.ednc.org/11-05-2025-h...

“I have realized, and I hope other people do, that it does make a difference what kind of environment you're in, even at age 2 and 3." See what else Jennifer Sonnek has learned in 20 years of operating her family child care home. www.ednc.org/profile-in-c...