Kids in juvenile detention in NC today are overwhelmingly part of adult court system thanks to legal changes. That’s led to complications.
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Is Achievement Obsession Harming NC University Students?
Students at top public colleges and universities in NC face cultural pressure for achievement that could harm more than help.
Students at top public colleges and universities in NC face cultural pressure for achievement that could harm more than help.
‘Devil in the Details.’ NC Educators Struggle With Teaching About Religion.
With worries about constitutionality or annoyed parents, religion is tough subject for social studies teachers. They also say it’s essential.
With worries about constitutionality or annoyed parents, religion is tough subject for social studies teachers. They also say it’s essential.
New Microschools Education Model Growing Across NC
At least 40 microschools were operating across NC last year with more on the way. The model blends aspects of private schools and homeschools.
At least 40 microschools were operating across NC last year with more on the way. The model blends aspects of private schools and homeschools.
Snow Days for NC Schools Becoming Rare Even When There’s Lots of Snow
Virtual schooling has largely taken place of traditional snow days in NC. It avoids makeup days, but educational results are mixed bag.
Virtual schooling has largely taken place of traditional snow days in NC. It avoids makeup days, but educational results are mixed bag.
Gotcha! Firings at NC Colleges After Undercover Videos Raise Legal, Ethical Questions.
Universities in NC have fired employees after undercover videos by conservative group, whose actions appear legal, but ethically dubious.
Universities in NC have fired employees after undercover videos by conservative group, whose actions appear legal, but ethically dubious.
Is There a Doctor on the Beach? Outer Banks a Tourism Hub, but a Health Care Desert.
Amid seasonal tourism boom, NC Outer Banks region has one hospital, accessible from many areas by only one narrow highway or a ferry ride.
Amid seasonal tourism boom, NC Outer Banks region has one hospital, accessible from many areas by only one narrow highway or a ferry ride.
NC Government Seeks to Accelerate Integration of AI Solutions Into Its Workforce
Gov. Stein calls for integrating AI solutions with an executive order. But the department in charge not answering questions.
Gov. Stein calls for integrating AI solutions with an executive order. But the department in charge not answering questions.
NC Teachers Among Biggest Spenders on Classrooms, Despite Low Pay
Teachers in North Carolina have to find creative ways and support systems to stretch dollars for spending on classrooms and student needs.
Teachers in North Carolina have to find creative ways and support systems to stretch dollars for spending on classrooms and student needs.
NC Lags in Civic Engagement. Gaps in Civics Learning Part of the Problem.
Instruction for NC students in civics is spotty and often not a priority. Lessons don’t soak in, leading to disengaged younger generations.
Instruction for NC students in civics is spotty and often not a priority. Lessons don’t soak in, leading to disengaged younger generations.
AI-Powered Private School Set to Open in Charlotte, Raleigh
$45,000 tuition limits access to AI-powered Alpha School. Exclusivity rather than innovation may be reason for strong outcomes, experts say.
$45,000 tuition limits access to AI-powered Alpha School. Exclusivity rather than innovation may be reason for strong outcomes, experts say.
Sent to NC Prison as Teens, a ‘Broken’ System Has Kept Them There as Adults
Juvenile offenders languishing in NC prisons as adults have little hope for parole despite a mandate from the court system to do more.
Juvenile offenders languishing in NC prisons as adults have little hope for parole despite a mandate from the court system to do more.
Under the Weather: Lengthy Drought Has NC Farmers ‘Praying for the Rain’
Another year, another drought for North Carolina farmers, who head into spring planting season with a lot of uncertainty.
Another year, another drought for North Carolina farmers, who head into spring planting season with a lot of uncertainty.
Live and Let Live? A Decision by NC Counties to Accept Dead Voters’ Ballots Upsets Some, Unites Others.
Are ballots valid if voters die before Election Day? The state seems to say no. That hasn’t stopped some officials from counting them anyway.
Are ballots valid if voters die before Election Day? The state seems to say no. That hasn’t stopped some officials from counting them anyway.
Feeling Emboldened, NC Agencies Taking ASAP Approach to DEI Efforts
Some have done it quietly. Others publicly. In eliminating diversity initiatives, North Carolina is joining a host of companies and colleges.
Some have done it quietly. Others publicly. In eliminating diversity initiatives, North Carolina is joining a host of companies and colleges.
‘Scars of the Storm.’ Helene Is Gone, but Its Impact Is Far From Over in Mitchell County.
Months after Helene’s devastation, Mitchell County now has the state’s highest unemployment rate. Some fear the job losses will continue.
Months after Helene’s devastation, Mitchell County now has the state’s highest unemployment rate. Some fear the job losses will continue.