A record 33 school districts don’t plan to follow the school calendar law next school year in order to open classes earlier in August.

Federal changes to HSIs come as the Trump administration is limiting immigrants’ access to federal benefits.

The General Assembly unanimously passed its fifth round of Hurricane Helene relief aid on Thursday, which allocates $500 million.

The State of the Teaching Profession report found that there are more vacant positions for special education teachers in NC than last year.

Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. In addition to a reflection on Pentecost and protests in L.A.

Lawmakers reconvened at the General Assembly to push a flurry of bills through the Senate and House education committees this week. See a look at some of the most notable.

These North Carolina lawmakers serving on the conference committee will be in charge of making a budget for the next two fiscal years.

Here's a checklist for your family this hurricane season, including knowing the emergency plans for your children’s schools.

Among public two-year colleges in North Carolina, spring enrollment increased by 8.3%, or by nearly 16,000 students.

A Muslim-background believer describes the worsening hunger crisis, blaming both Israel and Hamas.

The NC House budget proposal funds pay raises for teachers. Here's a look at the other education items in the bill.

Learn about different models of on-campus child care provided at the 58 community colleges across North Carolina.

The new space will allow PlayWorks to expand from serving 55 to 88 children as it adds three new classrooms in the coming months.

Education bills in the North Carolina legislature deal with teacher pay, school choice, higher education, and child care.

Rutherford County Schools has launched the “Education Matters” campaign to promote the value of its schools and advocate for resources.

State leaders sent a letter to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education, asking members to address a $16 million budget shortfall.

The Trump administration's decision to shut down grants to AmeriCorps will have immediate repercussions for the lives of children and families.

Rachel Candaso, Teacher Advisory Committee chair, and the other members will serve as educational ambassadors in North Carolina.

In March 2024, Boone UMC successfully launched a bilingual afterschool program with 24 students from Hardin Park and Parkway School.

One of the mothers told The News & Observer she has been urging her neighbors to learn their rights and create a family preparedness plan in case of an emergency.

Celeste Headlee talks federal education funding and state impact with Education NC's Hannah Vinueza McClellan.

This toolkit includes best practices for faith-based collaborations for public schools and their students.

Thirty evangelical colleges and universities saw significant enrollment growth in 2024.

Following World War II, North Carolina recognized a need for education beyond high school, but shy of a four-year degree. That led to the creation of community colleges. Now, 70 years later, there are...

North Carolina students continue, on average, to increase end-of-grade test scores since pandemic lows in 2021, new data shows.

Hailed as a savior upon his arrival in Helena, Dr. Thomas C. Weiner became a favorite of patients and his hospital’s highest earner. As the myth surrounding the high-profile oncologist grew, so did th...

Editor’s note: this story contains strong language.  Since his election in 2022, Haywood County Commissioner Terry Ramey has been known for lying — about his delinquent taxes, about his votes, ab...

DURHAM (RNS) — Donald Trump returns to the White House on Jan. 20, after which the US policy of admitting refugees is expected to be cut back, if not entirely eliminated.

A blessing for our students and our educators, for western North Carolina, for our state and our future.

Austin Community College District Chancellor Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart challenged leaders "to love students to success" in the 2024 Dallas Herring Lecture.

The North Carolina legislature passed a bill that would strip incoming Democrats of authority and allocate additional Helene aid.

The City of Asheville lifted the boil water notice this morning.

During the final beta testing period, the 2025-2026 FAFSA will be open to all students and families. The form is set to launch by Dec. 1.