Higher education institutions that have awarded at least $250,000 in Pell Grants to students during Fiscal Year 2025 can apply for the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) program by May 29. www.ednc.org/4-27-2026-fe...

Big news for my work bestie! EdNC's Liz Bell was recently named as a prestigious Spencer Education Fellowship at Columbia Journalism School for her leadership shaping early education. www.ednc.org/edncs-liz-be...

"Every child in North Carolina deserves the opportunity to thrive regardless of their ZIP code," said U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis. The third annual State of the Child Summit focused on policies that support overall child and family well-being. www.ednc.org/leaders-say-...

“The price of groceries, the price of supplies and materials, our insurance costs, like everything has increased … except our subsidy reimbursement rates,” said Mary Moody, owner and administrator of a child care center in Canton. www.ednc.org/4-20-2026-le...

“Simply put, principals cannot meet their leadership mandate without the ability to align instruction, culture, and family engagement across pre-K and the early grades,” writes Dr. Michael Little of N.C. State University. www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Teacher Chanel Jones encourages other educators to share the stories of their students: “Because when people understand the lived experiences of students, they are more likely to respond with compassion, urgency, and action.” www.ednc.org/perspective-...

Juniper Level Missionary Baptist Church works to continue the legacy of a Rosenwald School's impact in the Panther Branch community. Read more here. www.ednc.org/rosenwald-sc...

Many students with parents or guardians in the military transition frequently from school-to-school. Month of the Military Child is about learning the best ways to support these students. www.ednc.org/4-6-2026-hon...

Haspel: Mississippi and its neighbors are improving literacy — and their early childhood investments deserve more credit www.the74million.org/zero2eight/a...

Educators and school liaisons recently highlighted the challenges military-connected students face as their families move to a new state or school district. www.ednc.org/03-23-2026-o...

“Students depend on the help of the adults in their lives to support learning, health, and safety,” writes a group of students from Myers Park High School. Learn how later school start times could help students thrive. www.ednc.org/perspective-...

“The issue is, what are the artificial, unnecessary stressors that we put on families as a result of policy choices?” said Elliot Haspel, a senior fellow with Capita. www.ednc.org/national-sur...

Jana Winders believes that arts education is “essential to students having a whole education." Here’s a look at a North Carolina Symphony Outstanding Music Educator in action. www.ednc.org/the-arts-are...

I've been waiting for this one to drop, from my colleague Ben. People who are incarcerated and participate in prison education programs are 43% less likely to return to prison than those who do not participate. Take a look inside North Carolina’s prison education system. www.ednc.org/inside-north...

NEW: RFK Jr. is spreading doubts about vaccine safety and considering changes that could prompt manufacturers to flee the U.S. market. History has shown how plagues from the past can roar back when trust in shots — or access to them — falters.

North Carolina was well represented at this year's SXSWEDU conference. See how education leaders, students, and teachers shared with the nation projects, podcasts, production, best practices, and more coming out of our state. www.ednc.org/north-caroli...

Village of Wisdom hosted its Black Genius Festival in February to celebrate and honor the Black Genius within the Durham community. www.ednc.org/architects-o...

Mental health literacy education provides tools for students to advocate for their health needs. Learn about how the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative is helping students promote community well-being. www.ednc.org/what-is-ment...

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-...