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EdNC • 14th October 2025

A look at the Trump administration's changes to education policy for English learners, HSIs, and more

At the start of the school year, the U.S. Department of Justice said that it won’t defend Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) from a recent lawsuit filed by the State of Tennessee and the group Students for Fair Admissions. The suit says HSIs — which...

EdNC • 9th October 2025

Person County’s Rodney Peterson named North Carolina’s 2026 Superintendent of the Year

Person County Schools Superintendent Dr. Rodney Peterson — who has served in public education for more than two decades — was named the Burroughs Wellcome Fund 2026 A. Craig Phillips North Carolina Superintendent of the Year at a ceremony in...

EdNC • 26th September 2025

EdNC wins public service award from NC Press Association for Helene coverage

The North Carolina Press Association (NCPA) recently awarded EdNC its public service award for our coverage and strategic support of western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene. Since Helene hit North Carolina at the end of September 2024, EdNC...

EdNC • 22nd September 2025

With kick off of new strategic planning process, momentum builds for the NC community college system

North Carolina’s 58 community colleges have a $19 billion annual impact on the state’s economy, supporting 320,000 jobs in North Carolina, according to a 2021 economic impact study conducted with support from the N.C. General Assembly. Last week,...

EdNC • 4th September 2025

North Carolina releases school performance grades, testing data for 2024-25

North Carolina public schools showed progress on school and student performance during the 2024-25 school year, according to new data released by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) on Wednesday. According to DPI, “North Carolina...

EdNC • 20th August 2025

Hurricane Erin: Updates on storm, preparation, and closures of schools and community colleges

Editor’s note: This article will be updated twice a day — around 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. — or more frequently as needed. School district and community college closures are determined based on the latest information found on district and community college...

EdNC • 15th August 2025

State Health Plan Board of Trustees approves salary-based premium increases for state employees

The State Health Plan Board of Trustees approved increases to health care coverage premiums for members at its meeting on Friday, effective starting in January 2026. While premiums will increase for most members, the new premiums will be salary-based,...

EdNC • 31st July 2025

NC lawmakers aim to participate in new federal school choice tax credit program

Editor’s note: This article was updated on Aug. 6 with additional information about the tax credit, comments from North Carolina organizations, and a statement from Gov. Josh Stein regarding his veto of House Bill 87. Both chambers of the state...

EdNC • 21st July 2025

How church-based literacy camps are filling a gap in summer learning for rural students statewide

In 2012, The Duke Endowment partnered with one rural church to test a program to combat summer learning loss. Thirteen years later, the initiative that has grown from that investment includes several funders who work together with statewide...

EdNC • 2nd July 2025

Secretary McMahon tours apprenticeship programs at Wake Technical Community College

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon toured two of Wake Technical Community College’s campuses on Wednesday, June 25, to learn about how the college’s apprenticeship programs are preparing students for emerging biotechnology sectors. “Wake Tech...

EdNC • 27th June 2025

General Assembly passes next Hurricane Helene relief bill, with more aid for public schools

Update, June 27 at 3:30 p.m. — Gov. Josh Stein signed House Bill 1012 into law on Friday afternoon. “Nine months ago, Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina’s economy. Let’s make sure our neighbors know we haven’t forgotten them,” Stein...

EdNC • 25th June 2025

Gov. Josh Stein sends letter to Congress calling for SNAP protections, with 22 other governors

Gov. Josh Stein recently led an effort to send a letter signed by 23 governors to congressional leadership, calling for continued support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The letter, sent on Tuesday, follows the federal...

Christianity Today • 12th June 2025

Christian Reformed Church to Discuss Professors Who Disagree with Doctrine - Christianity Today

Calvin University proposes differences on sexual ethics can be worked out with three-year process of discernment, mentoring, and prayer.The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRC) will consider how Calvin University deals with faculty who...

EdNC • 4th June 2025

What is the status of Propel NC, the community college system's proposed new funding model?

The N.C. Community College System’s (NCCCS) primary legislative ask for lawmakers this long session is to fund Propel NC, its proposed funding model. The system is asking lawmakers for nearly $100 million to implement the model, which...

EdNC • 27th May 2025

N.C. community college spring enrollment growth outpaces national trends

Undergraduate enrollment increased by 3.5% in spring 2025 from spring 2024, according to new estimates from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, with 15.3 million students enrolled in undergraduate programs across the...

EdNC • 22nd May 2025

House budget calls for master's pay and higher raises for beginning teachers

The North Carolina Republican-led House passed its 2025-27 budget plan on Thursday with strong bipartisan support, calling for an average 8.7% raise for teachers, with higher raises going toward beginning teachers. Most other state employees would...

EdNC • 19th May 2025

State Board of Community Colleges discusses ERP modernization, IDD program expansion

Since 2016, the N.C. Community College System (NCCCS) has been implementing a five-phased approach to modernize Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for the state’s 58 community colleges and system office. An ERP system refers to the software...

EdNC • 15th May 2025

A look at postsecondary bills that made crossover

Welcome to Awake58 — a weekly newsletter where you’ll find the latest updates on community college related news and events around the state. Plus, a look at what’s trending nationally in higher education. If you’re new to Awake58, welcome! If you were...

EdNC • 14th May 2025

Which education bills are left at the General Assembly?

The General Assembly’s crossover deadline was May 8. After that day, most bills that haven’t been passed by at least one chamber — and therefore haven’t “crossed over” to the other — are no longer able to become law this session. Bill filing...

EdNC • 13th May 2025

EdNC's Mebane Rash receives Robinson Award, Order of the Long Leaf Pine

EdNC CEO and Editor-in-Chief Mebane Rash was recently awarded the 2025 Jay Robinson Education Leadership Award by the Public School Forum of North Carolina. This award is named in honor of the late Dr. Jay Robinson, “one of our state’s most...