School nutrition programs, also called school food authorities (SFAs), operate financially independently of school districts and are expected to be self-sustaining.
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Perspective | What Parents Want Is What Kids Need
When we think about what parents sacrifice for their children, many of us think about physical/mental health.
When we think about what parents sacrifice for their children, many of us think about physical/mental health.
The Connection Between Food Insecurity, Mental Health, and School Meals for All
Wells shared his perspectives during a recent panel on the connections between food insecurity, mental health, and student well-being organized by the School Meals for All NC Coalition.
Wells shared his perspectives during a recent panel on the connections between food insecurity, mental health, and student well-being organized by the School Meals for All NC Coalition.
What Is Mental Health Literacy? Meet the Collaborative Helping States and Young People Advocate for Student Well-Being
Originally from North Carolina, Mehta helped lead the development of a mental health literacy advocacy toolkit designed by and for young people — one of the many tools the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative (MHLC) oversees.
Originally from North Carolina, Mehta helped lead the development of a mental health literacy advocacy toolkit designed by and for young people — one of the many tools the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative (MHLC) oversees.
‘Hungry Kids Are Not Going to Learn’: See How These Students Benefit From Universal School Breakfast
In the 2023-24 school year, the most recent available data, more than 73 million school breakfasts were served to roughly 470,000 students across the state.
In the 2023-24 school year, the most recent available data, more than 73 million school breakfasts were served to roughly 470,000 students across the state.
Edexplainer | Early Relational Health and Its Connection to Child Care
Because early childhood educators spend so much time with the infants and toddlers in their care, they play a crucial role developing those feelings of well-being that set young learners up for a lifetime of healthy relationships.
Because early childhood educators spend so much time with the infants and toddlers in their care, they play a crucial role developing those feelings of well-being that set young learners up for a lifetime of healthy relationships.
Miguel Cardona Says Expanding Bilingual Education Is ‘An Economic Imperative’ at NC State Event
Cardona reflected on his own educational journey and his time as a teacher, principal, and state superintendent in Connecticut.
Cardona reflected on his own educational journey and his time as a teacher, principal, and state superintendent in Connecticut.
‘Together We Learn’: Codesigning a Brighter Future for North Carolina’s Alternative Schools and Programs
Alternative learning programs provide services for students who are at risk of scenarios such as truancy, behavioral issues, academic failure, and dropping out of school.
Alternative learning programs provide services for students who are at risk of scenarios such as truancy, behavioral issues, academic failure, and dropping out of school.
Elon University to Open New Academy for Students with Dyslexia
Initially, the Roberts Academy at Elon University will only admit third and fourth grade students in a temporary location on Elon’s campus.
Initially, the Roberts Academy at Elon University will only admit third and fourth grade students in a temporary location on Elon’s campus.
David Osborne Releases New Documentary About Education Reform in New Orleans
He is now the director of the recently released documentary, “Turnaround: The Reinvention of New Orleans’ Public School System.”
He is now the director of the recently released documentary, “Turnaround: The Reinvention of New Orleans’ Public School System.”
Playbook | Early Childhood Program Equitable Workforce Solutions
Dogwood Health Trust supports the work of EdNC.
Dogwood Health Trust supports the work of EdNC.
New Documentary Offers a Look at How the Community School Model Can Support Transformative Growth
Named after transformative education leader P.W. Moore, who was born into slavery in the 1850s and went on to become the first president of Elizabeth City State University, the school is a true anchor of its community.
Named after transformative education leader P.W. Moore, who was born into slavery in the 1850s and went on to become the first president of Elizabeth City State University, the school is a true anchor of its community.
Community College Student Parents Need Child Care. Here’s How Colleges Can Help
Child care access impacts community college students’ success in school and, research shows, produces intergenerational benefits — reducing poverty while exposing children to high-quality early childhood experiences.
Child care access impacts community college students’ success in school and, research shows, produces intergenerational benefits — reducing poverty while exposing children to high-quality early childhood experiences.
Getting Ultraprocessed Food Out of School Meals: What It Takes to Scratch Cook
We need to stop poisoning our kids and making sure that Americans are once again the healthiest kids on the planet.
We need to stop poisoning our kids and making sure that Americans are once again the healthiest kids on the planet.
Continued Literacy Growth Requires an Ongoing Commitment to Continuous Improvement
This commitment must remain a visible priority for students and educators.
This commitment must remain a visible priority for students and educators.
Guide | How to Increase Student Enrollment in Public Schools
We designed this guide to serve as a hands-on roadmap that helps your team build a customized, effective enrollment campaign from the ground up to encourage parents to enroll students in your district.
We designed this guide to serve as a hands-on roadmap that helps your team build a customized, effective enrollment campaign from the ground up to encourage parents to enroll students in your district.