EducationNC

School districts are the top employer in 46 of the state's 100 counties, and there are no counties in the state where educational services aren't in the top 25 employers. What education institution is the biggest employer in your area? ednc.org/2022-01-21-edu…

EdNC's deep dive on CTE, with a focus on western NC - eepurl.com/jC5sCw

Forsyth Tech is one of 10 community colleges across the country that partnered with nonprofit think tank New America to identify successful approaches to providing child care. ednc.org/3-31-2026-nati…

A partnership between a local university and public school district is helping elementary students improve literacy proficiency and preparing future teachers. ednc.org/reading-clinic…

Compared to 2016, many North Carolina school districts now allow dual enrollment of homeschool students as well participation in extracurricular activities. Learn more about each district’s policies when it comes to homeschooled students. #nced ednc.org/homeschooling-…

This fourth grade teacher has strategies for educators tackling tough content or helping students overcome their fears and challenges. ednc.org/perspective-fo…

Wyatt Foster took a gap year after high school before continuing her education. She shares why this might be a good fit for Gen Z students whose educational journeys were disrupted by the pandemic. ednc.org/gen-z-prioriti…

“You don't have to be thinking about any of this in an all-or-nothing manner; you can take little steps that make a huge impact," said Amy Rawls, a Family Forward NC certified business leader. ednc.org/family-forward…

Family-friendly business practices and the need for child care support - eepurl.com/jCZc72

New national data shows that schools using updated Opportunity Culture® staffing design standards achieved, on average, two to three times the rate of schoolwide high-growth learning of other schools in the same states in 2024-25. ednc.org/research-2-3x-…

In 2023, the N.C. legislature directed $835 million toward transforming the state's behavioral health system. An update from late 2025 sheds light on the programs the unprecedented investment has supported so far. ednc.org/a-look-at-how-…

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

DPI’s Office of Early Learning's "Let's Get Ready!" guide is available to parents and caregivers in English and Spanish. ednc.org/new-resource-a…

Discover how Travis Reeves' leadership will strive to shape the future of the North Carolina Association of School Administrators (NCASA) and enhance educational success in North Carolina. ednc.org/dr-travis-reev…

Charter school advocates met in Raleigh last week to discuss their 2026 legislative priorities and the current political landscape following this year's primary elections and ahead of the short legislative session. ednc.org/3-27-2026-high…

It was a celebration of sound for Wilson County School, as the North Carolina Symphony performed for all district fifth graders at a concert kicking off a multiyear residency for the community at large. ednc.org/nc-symphony-ki…

Dr. Travis Reeves to lead NCASA, and meet former educator and legislator Jeffrey Elmore, now senior policy advisor to the Speaker of the House - eepurl.com/jCS67g

In honor of Arts in Our Schools month, EdNC spoke to Jeffery Elmore, former Republican legislator and arts teacher, about his time in the classroom and his thoughts on arts education. ednc.org/state-of-the-a…

In December, the DOE held a negotiated rulemaking process to develop new rules for Workforce Pell Grants. In one week, negotiators reached an agreement on draft regulations, which were used as the basis of the consensus rule – now open to public comment. ednc.org/3-10-2026-depa…

“The structure, accountability, and support provided through Boost have helped me stay focused and consistent," said Crystal Barr, a Boost student at Alamance Community College. Learn more about how Boost is working to improve student success. ednc.org/from-applicati…