/north-carolina North Carolina en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:37:53 GMT /policy-politics/democrat-defeats-a-state-schools-chief-candidate-who-called-for-public-executions/2024/11 A candidate's past calls for Democrats' executions thrust one of this year's four state superintendent races into the national spotlight. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:37:53 GMT /policy-politics/democrat-defeats-a-state-schools-chief-candidate-who-called-for-public-executions/2024/11 /leadership/educators-rush-to-get-food-and-shelter-to-their-students-after-hurricane-helene/2024/09 Districts slammed by an unprecedented natural disaster have become shelter zones for their communities. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:50:16 GMT /leadership/educators-rush-to-get-food-and-shelter-to-their-students-after-hurricane-helene/2024/09 /policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 Some of the contenders for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket have extensive K-12 records. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:08:09 GMT /policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 /leadership/school-librarians-are-creating-free-book-fairs-heres-how/2024/06 School librarians are turning to free book fairs in an effort to get more books to children in poverty. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:05:05 GMT /leadership/school-librarians-are-creating-free-book-fairs-heres-how/2024/06 /policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 Two elections for the top education leadership job feature candidates who have never worked in public schools. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:31:08 GMT /policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-continues-to-spread-3-things-to-know/2024/05 New research shows private schools increase tuition when states send public funds for parents to spend on private education. Thu, 23 May 2024 20:31:15 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-continues-to-spread-3-things-to-know/2024/05 /leadership/how-to-build-voter-support-for-school-bonds-5-tips/2024/05 A ‘steady drumbeat of communication’ with lots of detailed information go a long way, district leaders say. Thu, 09 May 2024 18:11:09 GMT /leadership/how-to-build-voter-support-for-school-bonds-5-tips/2024/05 /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 ‘Educating instead of campaigning’ in an era when district leaders are under a political microscope. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:13:02 GMT /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 /leadership/should-working-with-families-be-a-core-skill-for-teachers/2024/04 Just half of educator preparation programs offer a course on parent and family engagement. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/should-working-with-families-be-a-core-skill-for-teachers/2024/04 /teaching-learning/this-2nd-grade-class-picked-one-of-the-best-march-madness-brackets-in-the-nation/2024/04 The exercise was supposed to be just for fun. Then, this class' picks just kept winning. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:51:49 GMT /teaching-learning/this-2nd-grade-class-picked-one-of-the-best-march-madness-brackets-in-the-nation/2024/04 /leadership/principals-know-a-tiktok-ban-wont-solve-all-their-problems-but-many-still-want-one/2024/04 Principals say banning the app could help start addressing the mental health challenges that emerge online, and carry over to school. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:38:45 GMT /leadership/principals-know-a-tiktok-ban-wont-solve-all-their-problems-but-many-still-want-one/2024/04 /policy-politics/low-performing-schools-are-left-to-languish-by-districts-and-states-watchdog-finds/2024/02 Fewer than half of district plans for improving struggling schools meet bare minimum requirements. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:33:46 GMT /policy-politics/low-performing-schools-are-left-to-languish-by-districts-and-states-watchdog-finds/2024/02 /policy-politics/a-court-ordered-billions-for-education-why-schools-might-not-get-it-now/2024/02 The North Carolina Supreme Court is considering arguments for overturning a statewide order for more school funding. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:20:18 GMT /policy-politics/a-court-ordered-billions-for-education-why-schools-might-not-get-it-now/2024/02 /leadership/a-school-removed-bathroom-mirrors-to-keep-students-from-making-tiktoks-will-it-work/2024/02 The desperate strategy for keeping students in class illuminates the challenge schools face in competing with social media. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:36:28 GMT /leadership/a-school-removed-bathroom-mirrors-to-keep-students-from-making-tiktoks-will-it-work/2024/02 /leadership/researchers-analyzed-years-of-reports-to-a-school-safety-tipline-heres-what-they-learned/2024/01 More than a third of gun-related tips in one state outlined possible school attacks, a new analysis finds. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:50:56 GMT /leadership/researchers-analyzed-years-of-reports-to-a-school-safety-tipline-heres-what-they-learned/2024/01 /technology/state-outlines-guidance-for-different-levels-of-ai-use-in-classrooms/2024/01 How to use AI in a variety of ways without encouraging cheating or plagiarism. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:15:13 GMT /technology/state-outlines-guidance-for-different-levels-of-ai-use-in-classrooms/2024/01 /teaching-learning/this-district-wants-to-start-cte-in-elementary-school-in-a-new-twist-on-career-prep/2024/01 It's believed to be the nation's first gaming and robotics magnet school for elementary-age students. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:30:36 GMT /teaching-learning/this-district-wants-to-start-cte-in-elementary-school-in-a-new-twist-on-career-prep/2024/01 /policy-politics/how-a-parents-rights-law-halted-a-child-abuse-prevention-program/2023/12 State laws that have passed as part of the parents' rights movement have caused confusion and uncertainty over what schools can teach. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 19:39:45 GMT /policy-politics/how-a-parents-rights-law-halted-a-child-abuse-prevention-program/2023/12 /policy-politics/lead-naep-official-faces-scrutiny-over-improper-spending-alleged-at-n-c-charter-school/2023/12 Peggy Carr, the National Center for Education Statistics' head, is vice chair of the school's board and part-owner of school properties. Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:29:09 GMT /policy-politics/lead-naep-official-faces-scrutiny-over-improper-spending-alleged-at-n-c-charter-school/2023/12 /policy-politics/a-judge-just-ruled-that-another-states-school-funding-system-is-unconstitutional/2023/11 New Hampshire joins Pennsylvania on the list of states whose courts have ruled that it's underfunding poor school districts. Mon, 27 Nov 2023 21:21:38 GMT /policy-politics/a-judge-just-ruled-that-another-states-school-funding-system-is-unconstitutional/2023/11 /leadership/why-are-k-12-funding-inequities-so-pervasive-a-french-scholar-of-u-s-education-weighs-in/2023/09 Esther Cyna brings a unique perspective as a French scholar studying school finance in the United States. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:47:29 GMT /leadership/why-are-k-12-funding-inequities-so-pervasive-a-french-scholar-of-u-s-education-weighs-in/2023/09 /leadership/these-3-principals-still-take-time-to-teach-heres-why The pandemic played a role in fueling these principals' need to better understand a changed educational environment. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:31:29 GMT /leadership/these-3-principals-still-take-time-to-teach-heres-why /policy-politics/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-closely-watched-case-on-charter-schools/2023/06 The justices won't consider whether charter schools are "state actors," which has implications for the push for religious charter schools. Mon, 26 Jun 2023 20:18:15 GMT /policy-politics/supreme-court-declines-to-hear-closely-watched-case-on-charter-schools/2023/06 /policy-politics/what-happens-or-doesnt-after-courts-order-states-to-improve-school-funding/2023/06 Pennsylvania is the latest state working on school funding reforms after a judge ruled its current approach unconstitutional. Fri, 23 Jun 2023 20:52:15 GMT /policy-politics/what-happens-or-doesnt-after-courts-order-states-to-improve-school-funding/2023/06 /policy-politics/biden-administration-urges-high-court-to-reject-case-on-legal-status-of-charter-schools/2023/05 The case about whether a North Carolina charter school is a "state actor" when it enforces its dress code is being watched closely. Tue, 23 May 2023 21:20:44 GMT /policy-politics/biden-administration-urges-high-court-to-reject-case-on-legal-status-of-charter-schools/2023/05 /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-use-a-classroom-economy-to-teach-financial-literacy/2023/04 Rent, inflation, and savings are all elements of this 3rd grade teacher’s plan to expand her students’ financial literacy. Thu, 27 Apr 2023 20:13:26 GMT /teaching-learning/video-teachers-try-this-use-a-classroom-economy-to-teach-financial-literacy/2023/04 /leadership/assistant-principals-share-how-they-hone-their-skills-and-make-the-job-their-own/2023/04 As the nation marks National Assistant Principals Week, two APs share how to make the most out of the job. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 21:09:44 GMT /leadership/assistant-principals-share-how-they-hone-their-skills-and-make-the-job-their-own/2023/04 /leadership/how-succession-planning-can-help-close-the-gender-gap-for-superintendents/2023/03 Whitney Oakley of the Guilford County, N.C. district discusses how formal and informal leadership opportunities opened doors to the top job. Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:53:56 GMT /leadership/how-succession-planning-can-help-close-the-gender-gap-for-superintendents/2023/03 /leadership/how-many-teachers-and-principals-quit-in-the-pandemic-one-state-has-answers/2023/03 In North Carolina, the numbers of educators leaving the classroom exceeded new hires. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 23:19:40 GMT /leadership/how-many-teachers-and-principals-quit-in-the-pandemic-one-state-has-answers/2023/03 /leadership/how-3-districts-are-bolstering-their-school-based-mental-health-services/2023/02 A federal grant program is giving school districts opportunities to expand mental health services. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 20:18:02 GMT /leadership/how-3-districts-are-bolstering-their-school-based-mental-health-services/2023/02