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“I tell parents all the time … I’m going to try to know your kid’s name, because they’re a human being, not because they’re in trouble,” said Jason Johnson, the state’s newest Principal of the Year. newsobserver.com/news/local/edu…

The number of taxpayer-funded private school vouchers received in NC rose from 32,549 during the 2023-24 school year to 80,325 during the 2024-25 school year, mostly going to families of students who were not enrolled in a NC public school the year before. wral.com/story/most-new…

Last month heralded commencement season for colleges and universities. Within the class of 2025 are graduates who'll be the next generation of teachers, and in August they'll meet a new group of students, each bringing unique experiences to the classroom. publicedworks.org/2025/06/a-tool…

ICYMI, last week on Education Matters we continued our conversation with the NC Wells Fargo Principals of the Year about how they're striving to lead schools that prepare students for life and what gives them hope as educators. Watch 📺 or listen 🎧 now: ncforum.org/educationmatte…

Gov. Stein sent a letter to Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd laying out the consequences of the federal budget bill making its way through Congress for NC families, saying the bill has serious implications for families, local governments, and the economy. ednc.org/how-many-peopl…

North Carolina ranked 34th in the nation on children’s wellbeing — dropping one spot from last year — in the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. ednc.org/06-09-2025-nor…

Last month heralded commencement season for colleges and universities. Within the class of 2025 are graduates who'll be the next generation of teachers, and in August they'll meet a new group of students, each bringing unique experiences to the classroom. ncforum.org/a-toolkit-for-…

After hearing from many educators that information about trauma and ACEs was missing from their original training, North Carolina Center for Resilience and Learning has created a toolkit designed for NC educator preparation programs. 🔎Learn more: ncforum.org/nc-center-for-… 🧰View toolkit: drive.google.com/drive/u/0/fold…

Since taking office for the second time, President Trump has unleashed a flurry of orders and actions to reshape the federal government’s role in education. To keep track, The Hechinger Report has compiled a regularly updated list of major actions: hechingerreport.org/tracking-trump…

In case you missed it, last weekend on Education Matters we were joined by business leaders from across the state to discuss the relationship between businesses and local public schools, and the role each plays in supporting NC's future. Watch or listen now: ncforum.org/educationmatte…

2 bills that would involve NC more deeply in the U.S. immigration crackdown passed the Republican-controlled General Assembly last week, giving Gov. Stein 10 days to decide if he will sign, veto, or allow the bills to become law without his signature. wunc.org/politics/2025-…

SB 153 and HB 318 could increase fear among immigrant families, worsen absenteeism, and lead to learning loss. Learn more about student rights and contact your elected officials: docs.google.com/document/d/1-e…

The strongest partnerships between the education and business sectors are built on consistency, trust, and shared goals. These relationships don’t emerge overnight, but when cultivated with care, they can transform communities. ednc.org/perspective-to…

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday sided with students with disabilities, overturning a lower-court ruling that had required them to meet a more stringent standard of liability when suing their schools under two key federal disability-discrimination laws. edweek.org/policy-politic…

Happy Juneteenth! We wish you a day of celebration of how far we've come, and reflection on just how much work remains to create equitable communities that fulfill the promise of freedom for all. 💛❤️💚

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Angela Lamb, a recent East Carolina University graduate, was recently honored as the first person to complete the Educator Registered Apprenticeship, piloted by Apprenticeship Wayne to address the need for qualified teachers.

Budget talks between NC House and Senate leaders have stalled, but other legislation concerning students has moved forward. This week we're looking at 2 bills that could threaten the students' sense of safety in their learning environments and communities. ncforum.org/june-20-policy…

Now that the House and Senate have both released their budget proposals, the 2 chambers must work together to try to pass a compromise budget in time for the new fiscal year that begins on July 1. Here are the representatives serving on the committee: ednc.org/06-12-2025-mee…

Gov. Josh Stein vetoes two bills seeking to expand ICE cooperation in NC. The bills required greater cooperation from state law enforcement agencies & local sheriffs. Now set for veto override votes. (Via Kyle Ingram & Avi Bajpai) newsobserver.com/news/politics-… #ncpol #ncga