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North Carolina set an ambitious goal in 2019 to have 2 million citizens ages 25-44 with high-quality credentials or postsecondary degrees by 2030. #NCed @myFutureNC publicedworks.org/2025/02/nc-mak…

Wake County officials urge parents to vaccinate children as measles cases rise nationwide. Low vaccination rates put 1 in 6 NC students at high outbreak risk. The measles, mumps and rubella vaccines remain key to preventing serious illness. #NCed newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

UNC Charlotte received $2M from a $5M National Science Foundation grant to expand SPARC6, offering scholarships, mentorship and transfer pathways for low-income STEM students at four NC community colleges to boost workforce readiness. #NCed ninertimes.com/news/unc-charl…

When they return to session next month, North Carolina legislators will once again grapple with the state budget, a process that often leaves critical services – like our K-12 public schools – in a state of financial limbo. #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/03/nc-vou…

NC Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green visited Contentnea-Savannah School to highlight its role in the Golden LEAF Foundation program, which awarded the school a record $1.8M grant to boost middle school success and future career readiness. #NCed wnct.com/local-news/len…

Over 500 NC middle schoolers attend a UNCG Spanish-language Model UN, promoting bilingualism, cultural exchange, and global learning. The Conexiones program highlights language as a “superpower” while inspiring students to seek college and future opportunities. #NCed uncg.edu/campus-weekly/…

The proposed relocation of the Dean Dome to “Carolina North” seems to have hijacked the conversation into areas unrelated to the mission of a university. The outcry has drowned out another option for the use of that land: An academic anchor in applied sciences. #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/03/ed-sam…

Wake County Public School System plans budget cuts as rising costs outpace funding. Officials seek $25M more from the county. Increased meal prices and reduced special education services are being considered to help close the gap. #NCed newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

Public school leaders are coming together outside the classroom to improve the lives of Pitt County children and their families. #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/03/pitt-n…

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University unveiled a Smart Intersection Test Facility in Greensboro. The site uses sensors, radar, and LiDAR to test automated vehicles and study traffic flow, crash risks, and pedestrian safety in real-world conditions. #NCed wunc.org/2026-03-14/n-c…

Durham Public Schools staff rallied for a $22/hour minimum wage before a key budget vote. Workers say current pay is not a living wage and causes burnout and turnover. The district’s draft budget would raise the minimum to $19.22/hour instead. #NCed newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

News Item: Over the past two years, North Carolinians have spent $13 billion betting on sports. Yet North Carolinians can’t come up with $1.5 billion to pay our public-school teachers properly. #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/03/gambli…

José Rivera, a music professor at University of North Carolina at Pembroke, received the 2025 Lara Hoggard Award from the American Choral Directors Association’s NC chapter for decades of leadership and service in choral music. #NCed bizfayetteville.com/achievers-acco…

Rising diesel prices—over $4.80 per gallon in North Carolina—may force school districts to shift budget funds to keep buses running, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. #NCed wral.com/news/education…

James R. Martin II was installed as the 13th chancellor of North Carolina A&T State University during its 135th Founder’s Day celebration, highlighting the HBCU’s legacy, research growth and future ambitions. #NCed greensboro.com/news/local/edu…

Governor Josh Stein joined GOP legislative leaders including Phil Berger and Destin Hall to launch a bipartisan commission to study teacher training and student progress in order to recommend improvements for public schools. #NCed wral.com/news/nccapitol…

The investigation into UNC’s School of Civic Life and Leadership ended without public results. Despite past turmoil, the school will expand with fellowships, summer programs, new graduate degrees and faculty hires backed by a $10M grant. #NCed newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

A UNC study found students in schools without strict phone policies spend about one-third of the school day on their phones—around 20 minutes per hour—mainly on social media and entertainment. So much screen time harms focus, learning, and cognitive control. #NCed wral.com/news/education…

One eastern North Carolina nonprofit is trying to make a difference in public schools as they deal with underfunding and understaffing. #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/03/nonpro…

Durham Public Schools held its annual job fair with 400 attendees as North Carolina faces a growing teacher shortage. Over 6,700 classrooms lacked qualified teachers in 2025, prompting DPS to recruit educators and staff to support student success. #NCed wral.com/news/education…

We saw some refreshing examples this week of North Carolina voters holding their elected officials accountable. #NCed publicedworks.org/2026/03/holdin…