Five years after COVID, most NC students still lag behind 2019 levels, especially in reading. Recovery varies by district; only a few like Johnston County have rebounded fully. Experts say stronger academic interventions are still needed. #NCed newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

North Carolina school district leaders on the state line are being forced to come up with creative methods to hire teachers as they grapple with the effects of low pay. #NCed publicedworks.org/2025/05/school…

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith Parker shares his hopes for the future of education in North Carolina. #NCed

Trump’s administration cut $600M in teacher-training grants over DEI concerns, hitting rural programs hard. Scholarships vanished, staff were laid off, and key initiatives shuttered-- worsening teacher shortages in underserved communities. #NCed hechingerreport.org/trumps-cuts-to…

From Public Schools First NC-- In another blow to public schools, a majority of House members voted this week to lower the high school mathematics graduation requirements for all public schools. #NCed publicedworks.org/2025/05/nc-hou…

NC Superintendent Mo Green voiced frustration over limited authority in his role, especially after GOP lawmakers further curbed his powers post-election. He lacks full control over staff and decisions, and recent laws stripped key responsibilities. #NCed wfae.org/education/2025…

The UNC System’s governing board hired a new chancellor for Elizabeth City State University this week. It gave the System President a big raise. And the President raised the prospect of creating a new accrediting agency. #NCed publicedworks.org/2025/05/a-new-…

Jackson County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Dana Ayers says competitive teacher pay has always been a discussion, but with teachers struggling to afford rent, it’s more important than ever. #NCed

If there’s any doubt about where North Carolina’s health-care needs are worst, they’re in rural North Carolina. #NCed publicedworks.org/2025/05/420m-f…

Singer Teddy Swims surprised Rolesville High students, sharing insights on music, mental health, and following passions ahead of his sold-out Raleigh concert. The visit aimed to inspire and uplift youth through his music and personal stories. #NCed wral.com/news/local/ted…

A NC House budget plan would allow K-3 class sizes in fast-growing districts like Wake to increase by up to 8 students—potentially reaching 26 per class. Critics warn it prioritizes cost savings over early childhood education quality. #NCed wral.com/story/k-3-clas…

When the historian Kathleen Duval first started teaching at UNC Chapel Hill back in 2003, she wanted her undergraduates to examine some of the common tropes they might hold about Native Americans. #NCed publicedworks.org/2025/05/native…

Despite NC’s reputation for pre-K quality, a new report highlights setbacks: funding gaps, loosened standards, and threats to Head Start access. While counties like Mecklenburg are investing locally, state and federal support remains shaky. #NCed wfae.org/education/2025…

The NC House budget proposes more K-12 special ed funding, expanded literacy and teacher training, mandatory arts instruction, and social media education. It also shifts charter school oversight, raising concerns about reduced accountability. #NCed wral.com/news/state/exp…

Wake County will raise the poverty threshold for high schools to qualify for Title I funding from 49% to 75%, removing 6 schools from the program. The change reduces support for low-income students; elementary and middle school rules stay unchanged. #NCed wral.com/story/six-wake…

A proposed $2B children’s hospital from UNC and Duke is at the center of NC’s budget debate. The Senate wants to boost funding to $855M total, while the House seeks to cut prior commitments by $100M. Final funding hinges on budget negotiations. #NCed wral.com/story/hundreds…

The Wake school board gave tentative approval to a districtwide cellphone policy requiring phones to be silenced & put away, & smartwatches in airplane mode. The board seeks stricter, more consistent rules across schools before final approval June 3. #NCed wral.com/story/wake-sch…

For more than a decade, North Carolina has neglected the folks who teach our children. #NCed publicedworks.org/2025/05/house-…

Guilford County Schools may close four under-enrolled Title I elementary schools—Southern, Madison, Vandalia, and Washington—by 2027-28. Redistricting would follow. The plan aims to save $1.7M in operating costs. A public hearing is set for June 10. #NCed greensboro.com/news/local/edu…

The budget proposed by the NC House aims to invest $2.6 million in a nursing fellows pilot program at Winston-Salem State University to combat the state’s nursing shortage #NCed publicedworks.org/2025/05/2-6m-p…