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EducationNC • 31st March 2025

Vance-Granville student Kyle Harris says Dallas Herring award is testament to overcoming challenges

A few years ago, Kyle Harris was enrolled in a program for at-risk veterans at the Veteran Life Center of North Carolina when he found out about educational and job training opportunities at Vance-Granville Community College. As a military veteran...

EducationNC • 19th March 2025

Gov. Stein's first budget proposal includes average 10.6% teacher raises, restores master's pay

Democratic Gov. Josh Stein released his first budget proposal on Wednesday, calling among other things for an average 10.6% raise for teachers over the biennium, the restoration of master’s pay, and a $4 billion bond to address the more than $13...

EducationNC • 17th March 2025

'Highlights' report of the budget for North Carolina public schools is out for 2024-25

During the 2024-25 school year, North Carolina public schools received $12.6 billion in state funding and $1.1 billion in federal funding — excluding child nutrition and the last of federal relief funds — according to the Department of Public...

EducationNC • 13th March 2025

Gov. Stein focuses on Hurricane Helene recovery, education in State of State address

Democratic Gov. Josh Stein presented a positive outlook for North Carolina during his first State of the State address on Wednesday evening, calling for the state to work together across party lines to continue investing in education and Hurricane...

EducationNC • 12th March 2025

U.S. Department of Education says it will cut nearly half its staff

The U.S. Department of Education announced on Tuesday evening that it will be cutting nearly 50% of the department’s workforce, representing more than 1,300 positions. Impacted staff will be placed on administrative leave beginning March 21, according...

EducationNC • 26th February 2025

DPI highlights school counselors making 'a thriving impact'

Each year, National School Counseling Week takes place during the first full week of February “to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems.” As February comes to an end, the Department of...

EducationNC • 25th February 2025

Superintendent Mo Green to host eight listening sessions across North Carolina

New state Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green recently announced eight public listening and learning sessions across North Carolina, with the goal of gathering insight to help create his strategic plan for the Department of Public Instruction (DPI)....

WUNC • 25th February 2025

With federal funding in flux, North Carolina schools brace for possible cuts

The U.S. Department of Education provides over $1 billion in funding to elementary and secondary schools in North Carolina. With every school district in the state receiving a portion of that federal funding for its Title I schools and its Exceptional...

EducationNC • 24th February 2025

Dual enrollment is increasing in North Carolina, report shows

There were 85,982 high school students in North Carolina enrolled in at least one dual enrollment course during the 2023-24 school year, according to an annual report to the General Assembly on Career and College Promise (CCP) — reflecting a 10%...

EducationNC • 18th February 2025

Education issues on the table for the 2025 long session

The 2025-26 long session is underway, and as usual, lawmakers are likely to consider many education issues and policies. The General Assembly meets for its “long” session beginning in January of each odd-numbered year, when it passes a budget for...

EducationNC • 18th February 2025

A look at North Carolina's revenue forecast

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...

EducationNC • 12th February 2025

DPI, State Board approve legislative priorities and welcome superintendent's cabinet

The State Board of Education voted to approve its joint 2025 legislative agenda with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (DPI) last Thursday, calling among other things for higher teacher pay, additional aid for schools in western North Carolina...

EducationNC • 12th February 2025

House committee moves forward next Hurricane Helene relief bill

The North Carolina House appropriations committee voted on Wednesday to move forward its proposal for a fourth Hurricane Helene relief bill, which would appropriate $500 million to various relief causes and transfer $275 million from the state’s...

EducationNC • 10th February 2025

Finalists for 2025 North Carolina teacher of the year award announced

Nine educators from across North Carolina have been chosen as regional teachers of the year (TOY), according to a press release from the Department of Public Instruction. The 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year will be...

EducationNC • 7th February 2025

Board of State Health Plan moves to set premiums based on salary tiers

During a year in which lawmakers are saying there may not be funding for raises, the State Health Plan’s Board of Trustees took the first step on Friday to set premiums for active members based on a salary scale. Increases in premiums are likely for...

EducationNC • 3rd February 2025

Resources for educators following Trump's new policies on ICE, immigration

President Donald Trump’s campaign included many policies to restrict immigration and increase the number of arrests and deportations by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) across the country. On Trump’s first day in office, he signed 48...

EducationNC • 28th January 2025

Belk Center highlights North Carolina's adult learners

The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research recently launched its Adult Learner Spotlight Series, which includes five videos highlighting the stories of adult learners who have recently returned to the classroom through the help of...

EducationNC • 22nd January 2025

A look at Propel NC and other legislative priorities for the N.C. Community College System

The State Board of Community Colleges discussed the N.C. Community College System’s (NCCCS) legislative agenda for the 2025 long session at its meeting last week, which includes the system’s primary ask of funding for Propel NC. The system is...

EducationNC • 21st January 2025

NC Rural Center welcomes 2025 Connect Church cohort

The NC Rural Center recently announced its 2025 cohort of Connect Church, a one-year coaching program focused on assets-based community development. Since its inception in 2018, more than 60 churches across North Carolina have completed the...

EducationNC • 16th January 2025

Freshman enrollment this fall is actually up, National Student Clearinghouse finds

Enrollment among first-year college students across the United States did not decline this fall, as previously reported by the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) Research Center in its annual preliminary enrollment report released in October. On...