After a weekslong standstill in budget negotiations, lawmakers announced a compromise "mini-budget." Among its provisions are step increases for state employees, enrollment adjustments for schools and community colleges, and cuts to the Department of Public Instruction. Read more here.| EdNC
CNBC rankings find NC is well positioned to navigate opportunities and risk ahead, steering into headwinds from a strong position.| EdNC
As the July 1 deadline passes, the chambers of the General Assembly still haven't agreed on a budget. What does that mean for teacher pay?| EdNC
The legislation loosens staffing requirements for providers and asks the state to study other cost reductions.| EdNC
The "Coaches Care Act" would mandate athletic coaches be trained to identify and support youth through mental health challenges.| EdNC
A new report shows there were 85,982 high school students in North Carolina enrolled in at least one dual enrollment course in 2023-24.| EdNC
The system is asking lawmakers for nearly $100 million to implement Propel NC, the system’s new funding model.| EdNC
EdNC identified four major lessons for North Carolina by traveling to five states leading the way in early childhood policy and investment.| EdNC
Despite the best efforts of communities throughout North Carolina, the early care and education system remains in crisis.| EdNC
Child care solutions for families and businesses are on the table for the NC General Assembly's long session in 2025.| EdNC
Child care is uniquely bipartisan. Red states are making headway in patching a broken system to strengthen families' early learning choices.| EdNC
Four months after Hurricane Helene, Watauga County leaders are pushing for local and state child care solutions as a business imperative.| EdNC
EdNC provides North Carolina with data, research, news, information, and analysis about the major trends, issues, and challenges facing public schools.| EdNC
President Trump's budget proposes significant cuts to education funding and services, including special education.| EdNC
Trump issues seven more executive orders on school discipline, AI, HBCUs, workforce development, apprenticeships, and more.| EdNC
The North Carolina Senate recently unveiled its 2025-27 budget proposal, calling for pay raises for teachers and most state employees.| EdNC
The U.S. Department of Education issued a letter banning educational institutions from considering race in admissions and hiring decisions.| EdNC
