Education advocates said they are assessing their next steps after the North Carolina Supreme Court dismissed Leandro school funding case.

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A group civics blog covering town council, education, transportation, and recreation in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, NC.

State lawmakers questioned Cumberland County school district leaders about school closings, funding gaps, and teacher retention on Friday.

The superintendent wants to ask commissioners for an increase of around $25 million. But he says that won’t meet all the needs.

Durham Public Schools needs to address an array of maintenance issues, and the bill may total nearly $1 billion over the next decade, a consultant…

State leaders warn that shrinking child care capacity and rising subsidy waitlists threaten access for working families.

In 2002, the Supreme Court of North Carolina ruled the state was violating the constitutional right to a sound, basic education and later set up a plan for remediation.

Explore the concept of community schools and their role in connecting families and services in an aligned educational system.

Child care centers are closing at an increasing rate, making it harder for parents to find affordable options for their children.

“Mental health support is crucial for North Carolina’s public schools to fully support and nurture students,” said Superintendent Mo Green.

The next batch of North Carolina Supreme Court rulings aren’t scheduled to be released until March 20.

It's been two years since the court last heard arguments in the Leandro case. Parents, educators and education advocates are frustrated about the wait for a Supreme Court decision.

Primary Election Day in North Carolina is March 3, 2026

Miguel Cardona said leaders and policymakers need to uplift bilingual students and educators through funding, policy, and practice.

Last year, President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act created a new federal school voucher program to advance his agenda of dismantling public schools. The program, which …

Public education advocates are raising concerns as a ruling on the Leandro case is still pending at the State Supreme Court.

Education advocates, parents and teachers urged the North Carolina Supreme Court to enforce its Leandro ruling after a delay of almost two years.

Cumberland Schools approved $1.3 million for special education funding to address staffing shortages and growing service demands.

Find out how P.W. Moore Elementary exemplifies the community school model, fostering learning and growth for every child.

At a school board meeting this week, officials laid out several challenges as the district’s iPads, Chromebooks and laptops begin to reach the end of their usable lives.

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A Durham County commissioner warns efforts to reform property taxes could undermine public schools and other local services.

Public Schools First NC and NC PTA say too much taxpayer money is going to charter schools and private school vouchers.

Fourteen North Carolina school districts have gone years without a staff psychologist, relying on contractors and crisis calls instead of full-time support.

A new report says all districts have a 1:1 digital device-to-student ratio, but many struggle to replace old devices due to a lack of funding.

The teachers are pointing out that North Carolina is ranked low in areas such as teacher pay and state funding for public schools.