Education
Schools Tackle Cellphone Use to Address Discipline Issues
Although most U.S. schools have cellphone policies, enforcing them consistently remains a challenge.
December 13, 2024
Education
Education
Voters Reject Far-Right Education Platform Advanced by Moms for Liberty
Moms for Liberty, a far-right extremist group formed in 2021 to fight against LGBTQ rights, COVID safety precautions, and discussions of race in the classroom,
November 25, 2024
Community
NCGA “Unlikely” To Extend Childcare Stabilization Funding Beyond December, Republican Legislator Says
Legislators are set to return next week for their final session before state child care stabilization funds expire at the end of December. Advocates are
November 25, 2024
Education
Gov. Roy Cooper Announces $1 Million in Field Trip Funding for NC Public Schools
A new $1 million pilot project will provide North Carolina public school students with access to field trips. Last week, Gov. Roy Cooper and State
November 25, 2024
Education
Failed County, Statewide Candidate Michele Morrow Now Hoping to Become US Secretary of Education Under Trump
Michele Morrow, who lost the race for public school superintendent to Democrat Mo Green, is now asking Donald Trump to name her as the new U.S. Secretary of Education, or another top job in the department.
November 18, 2024
Education
NC Central, HUD Team Up to Train Students to Fight Housing Bias, Discrimination in First-Of-Its-Kind Partnership
As part of the partnership between NC Central and HUD, 15 students each year will participate in fair housing litigation courses that are offered through HUD’s National Fair Housing Training Academy (NFHTA).
November 4, 2024
Education
MAGA Extremist Superintendent Candidate Michele Morrow Threatens Violence Over Election, Says ‘This is War’
“If we lose NC, we lose the White House and our future,” Republican superintendent candidate Michele Morrow wrote. “Our children are being attacked. This is the American Revolution 2.0!”
October 28, 2024
Education
President Biden Announces $1.3 Billion Investment Into HBCUs
The historical $1.3 billion investment, combined with the previously announced $16 billion, brings the total support of the Biden-Harris administration to over $17 billion since 2021.
October 7, 2024
Education
Durham Public Schools Now Offer Free, Healthy Meals To All Students
According to Indy Week, the decision to serve free meals is set to save Durham Public Schools more than $1.5 million this year.
September 30, 2024
Education
A New Era of Neutrality: The Impact on UNC Students
Students who once relied on DEI initiatives for guidance, mentorship, and a sense of community now find themselves navigating a campus landscape that feels less welcoming.
September 23, 2024