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Editor’s note: This article discusses mental health and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, reach out to the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling 988. Teri Putnam has worked in mental health and school-based mental health... The post How a federal grant brought mental health services into schools across 6 North Carolina school districts appeared first on EdNC .
The NC Coalition for Global Education kicked off in February 2026 and has been meeting throughout the year with the goal of creating a statewide network that unites public/private partnerships and maximizes global education opportunities across North Carolina. At the... The post Learn more about the NC Coalition for Global Education appeared first on EdNC .
The Hunt Institute recently hosted a panel discussion about how registered apprenticeships have the power to transform the early childhood education (ECE) workforce. The panel was made up of four leaders in the field of early childhood policy: N.C. Rep.... The post Hunt Institute discusses registered apprenticeships in early childhood education appeared first on EdNC .
Who is my neighbor? That’s the question United Methodist Church (UMC) clergy from across North Carolina gathered to discuss earlier this month, centered on the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Found in Luke 10:25-37 of the Christian Bible, the story... The post Reflections on loving your neighbor from Duke’s Convocation on the Rural Church appeared first on EdNC .
This month, hundreds of thousands of students in North Carolina will enroll in courses across the state’s 58 community colleges to pursue associate degrees, diplomas, credentials, and other short-term certifications. The N.C. Community College System (NCCCS) is vital to advancing... The post What’s ahead for North Carolina’s community colleges this year? Leadership transition, Propel NC, and more…
The U.S. News & World Report released its updated rankings on Aug. 18 of public North Carolina high schools for the 2026-27 academic year based on several student performance indicators. The results come after evaluating about 27,000 eligible public high... The post 2026 US News rankings released for public high schools in North Carolina appeared first on EdNC .
The Innovation Project (TIP) and Modern Classrooms Project (MCP) have launched the first cohort of their statewide partnership, which aims to “accelerate student-centered learning aligned with high-quality math curriculum in North Carolina.” According to a recent press release, three districts... The post $1 million statewide math instructional partnership launches in three NC districts appeared…
Think back to your kindergarten through 12th grade years. Imagine the playground in elementary school, the cafeteria in middle school, and your favorite class in high school. Now I want you to imagine all of the teachers you’ve had. Every... The post Perspective | A growing, diverse student population needs to be reflected in the teaching workforce appeared first on EdNC .
Last month, the State Board of Community Colleges announced the selection of Dr. Monty Sullivan as president of the North Carolina Community College System (NCCCS). The Board has been undergoing a nationwide search for the next system president since October... The post State Board of Community Colleges sets start date for Monty Sullivan, discusses Propel NC implementation, and more appeared first…
School improvement often begins with the search for a new program or initiative. Rowan-Salisbury School System chose a different path. Long before adopting a coherent literacy curriculum, district leaders invested in educator expertise, instructional systems, and coherent practices that would... The post How Rowan-Salisbury School System built the conditions for literacy success appeared first on…
