By Ginny Gaylor Public Ed Works RALEIGH (October 15, 2026) — For the past two weeks, Public Ed Works has detailed why the proposed amendments on the ballot in North Carolina this November 3 are bad fo...

North Carolina A&T launches Aggie Media, a new streaming platform showcasing student-produced journalism, entertainment, documentaries, podcasts and more. Available on Roku TV, Apple TV and Amazon Fir...

The University of North Carolina System has awarded $400,000 in grants to 15 of its institutions to support teacher apprenticeships and new pathways into the teaching profession.

By Ginny Gaylor Public Ed Works RALEIGH (October 8, 2026) — In March, Democratic Gov. Josh Stein and Republican legislative leaders Phil Berger and Destin Hall jointly created the Blue Ribbon Commissi...

A $20 million grant from the William R. Kenan Jr. Charitable Trust honors nearly 50 years of dedication to the arts, including the Ackland.

By Ginny Gaylor Public Ed Works RALEIGH (October 8, 2026) — Last week, we discussed the impact of the proposed constitutional amendment to lower North Carolina’s income tax rate. This week, we turn ou...

The Public Workforce Modernization Act, which took effect Oct. 1, gives state employees 12 weeks of paid parental leave after the birth, adoption or fostering of a child, as well as standardizing bere...

In a letter Monday to federal officials, Stein said he supports efforts to reduce “unnecessary administrative burdens” on Head Start programs. But he argued the proposed rule would weaken standards th...

A coalition of music and arts foundations, including the CMA Foundation and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, will distribute over $3 million across…

The money will fund the renovation and expansion of the Global Social Development Innovations Center and will be renamed the Deloris P. Jordan Global Social Development Innovations Center, in honor of...

The program, called Pirates Perch, brings volunteers to sit and stand around the Kevin B. Sugg bench near the Main Campus Student Center to talk and listen to students.

By Amy Cockerham Public Ed Works MOORESVILLE (October 1, 2026) — After five years in the classroom, former teacher Theresa Jaramillo shares the frustrations that pushed her to leave and what she hopes...

Representatives from professional organizations or unions periodically visit schools to talk with staff members during free time or outside of the school day. Some principals have routinely allowed th...

By Ginny Gaylor Public Ed Works RALEIGH (October 1, 2026) — The North Carolina state constitution in article nine section two promises a uniform system of schools. The document defines this as “The Ge...

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GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Aspiring NC A&T State University filmmakers, artists and storytellers are set to be awarded $5,000 this weekend in scholarships and prizes. The university is par…

Fayetteville State University (FSU) has secured the largest research grant in its history to launch a cutting-edge, defense-focused artificial intelligence program.

School systems often tout how many of their schools met or exceeded expectations for test-score improvement. But the state is exploring changing it.

DOBSON — Surry-Yadkin Works and the Surry County Economic Development Partnership continued their Educator Exchange program this summer, welcoming the Yadkin County Economic Development Partnership to...

Successes at Fayetteville State University come as many other schools struggle. FSU officials say these wins are no accident.

The removal of the Praxis Core is expected to reduce barriers to North Carolina teaching colleges, while keeping other admission measures.

By Ginny Gaylor Public Ed Works ASHEVILLE (September 10, 2026) – For Western North Carolina’s community colleges, the rebuilding work after Hurricane Helene is more than restoring buildings and infras...

School officials say the historically Black university in Durham leads all UNC System schools in fall semester enrollment growth.

The $20 million will support childcare facilities on UNC and community college campuses in areas affected by Hurricane Helene and Tropical Storm Debby.

Hugh McColl walked into a small Charlotte bank in 1959. Forty-two years later, he walked out having built the largest bank in the United States and reshaped an entire city in the process. Hugh McColl ...

MAPLE, N.C. — A new flight training center for Elizabeth City State University is taking shape in Maple.Arcon Construction says it provided the insulated metal

By Becca Peptone RALEIGH (September 3, 2026) — If you’ve ever wondered why your child’s class size is so big — or why they’re not getting the attention they need from their teacher — the answer is unf...

Statewide and in Wake County, proficiency rates on state exams exceeded 2019 pre-pandemic levels for the first time.

UNCW officially welcomes the 78-foot research vessel Osprey (R/V Osprey) to its fleet, marking a significant investment in the university's commitment to advancing coastal and marine research, educati...

A Southeast Raleigh charter school is reimagining free school meals with a scratch kitchen serving fresh, globally inspired dishes. The pilot is testing whether the model can work within federal reimb...

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has enrolled 33,045 students for the fall 2026 semester, surpassing the University’s previous record of 32,207 in 2025. This marks the third consecutive y...

Aug. 28, 2026 Information supplied by Rob Rhodes,  BRCC Student Services Coordinator, Transylvania County campus Blue Ridge Community College’s Transylvania County campus recently welcomed 121 dual-en...

Up to 3,000 students will have the opportunity to attend a Broadway show at Greensboro's Tanger Center.

For generations of Guilford County students and families, Southern Elementary School has been more than a place to learn.It has been a place where friendships w

Christina Koch, who became the first woman to leave low Earth orbit and the first woman to travel to and around the moon, will visit N.C. State on Aug. 24-25.

On Aug. 20, Gov. Josh Stein held a press conference during which he praised the education investments in the budget, including teacher pay raises, investing in high-performing principals, and investme...

Fayetteville State University, the state's second-oldest historically Black college and university, has opened its new, state-of-the-art College of Education building.

<p>PEMBROKE — Standing in the middle of a cattle pasture, Hannah Ahn watched as a veterinarian performed an ultrasound on a cow to determine whether she was pregnant. For the rising freshman at Jack B...

New bans on using student IDs for voting in Indiana and New Hampshire have sparked lawsuits after creating the latest hurdles to the ballot box for the U.S. voting-age group least likely to vote.

School districts have already been cracking down on cellphones. Now education leaders are setting their sights on a new target: the laptops they issue to students.

A parking ticket in Greensboro can come with an unexpected silver lining for Guilford County teachers and students.Through the city of Greensboro’s Parking Tick

University officials say all DEI offices have been closed and DEI programs and committees eliminated, saving $5.3 million.

Wake County government leaders want to build affordable housing for teachers and school employees next to five Wake County schools. They'll present their proposal Wednesday to the school board and cou...

The data shows a gap simply too large to have been overcome by state lawmakers’ significant pay raises for teachers this year and any accompanying county boost.