Jennifer Hodges
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The Supreme Court will decide if Oklahoma can fund a Catholic charter school, a move critics argue could erode the separation of church and state. Opponents warn it sets a dangerous precedent, allowing public money to support religious education and undermine constitutional principles. #NCed
Supreme Court to decide whether states can allow religious public schools
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to consider whether the state of Oklahoma may fund a proposed religious charter school, the first of its kind in the country
www.washingtonpost.com
January 27, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The Supreme Court will decide if Oklahoma can fund a Catholic charter school, a move critics argue could erode the separation of church and state. Opponents warn it sets a dangerous precedent, allowing public money to support religious education and undermine constitutional principles. #NCed
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A Cary nonprofit, Read and Feed, will take over Wake County's tutoring program for struggling readers. The Level Up Literacy program will offer one-on-one tutoring to help students overcome pandemic-related learning loss, starting in February. #NCed
Cary-based nonprofit picked to re-start Wake schools tutoring program for struggling readers
WakeEd Partnership is working with a new nonprofit on the tutoring program, which briefly shut down last fall when the previous provider folded.
www.wral.com
January 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A Cary nonprofit, Read and Feed, will take over Wake County's tutoring program for struggling readers. The Level Up Literacy program will offer one-on-one tutoring to help students overcome pandemic-related learning loss, starting in February. #NCed
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North Carolina faces a severe shortage of qualified special education teachers, leading to unqualified staff teaching students with disabilities. Schools are having to violate state and federal laws in attempts to offer support. Parents are filing grievances for unmet needs. #NCed
NC schools are struggling to hire special education teachers. Parents are filing complaints
New complaints follow years of a worsening shortage of special education teachers that's leaving schools without qualified faculty and students without properly provided services.
www.wral.com
January 27, 2025 at 5:33 PM
North Carolina faces a severe shortage of qualified special education teachers, leading to unqualified staff teaching students with disabilities. Schools are having to violate state and federal laws in attempts to offer support. Parents are filing grievances for unmet needs. #NCed
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Contrary to a national narrative of skyrocketing tuition costs, the UNC System signaled clearly this week that it intends to hold tuition flat for the 9th straight year in 2025-26. #NCed
UNC System signals flat tuition for 9th straight year - Public Ed Works
RALEIGH (January 30, 2025) – Contrary to a national narrative of skyrocketing tuition costs, the UNC System signaled clearly this week that it intends to hold tuition flat for the 9th straight year in...
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January 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Contrary to a national narrative of skyrocketing tuition costs, the UNC System signaled clearly this week that it intends to hold tuition flat for the 9th straight year in 2025-26. #NCed
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In a state with a severe teacher shortage,1 the NC Teaching Fellows made substantial gains this year, with 107% growth to a total of 575 students who want to become teachers. #NCed
Teaching Fellows build their numbers - Public Ed Works
RALEIGH (January 30, 2025) – In a state with a severe teacher shortage,1 the NC Teaching Fellows made substantial gains this year, with 107% growth to a total of 575 students who want to become teache...
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January 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In a state with a severe teacher shortage,1 the NC Teaching Fellows made substantial gains this year, with 107% growth to a total of 575 students who want to become teachers. #NCed
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When an Inaugural Ball where you’re expecting more than 2,000 people gets postponed, what do you do with all the food you’ve ordered? #NCed #NCpol
Inaugural food for thought - Public Ed Works
RALEIGH (January 16, 2025) – When an Inaugural Ball where you’re expecting more than 2,000 people gets postponed, what do you do with all the food you’ve ordered? Facing the snowstorm that forced post...
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January 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Nations Ford Elementary School now has a "Learning Locker," stocked with school and hygiene supplies for students. Funded by Classroom Central and Charlotte FC, it allows teachers quick, discreet access to resources like pencils, toothpaste, and more, improving student support. #NCed
New 'Learning Locker' gives elementary school discreet access to school, personal hygiene supplies
Students and teachers at Nations Ford Elementary School will now have easier access to school and hygiene supplies thanks to a new program offered by a local nonprofit and Charlotte FC.
www.wfae.org
January 24, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Nations Ford Elementary School now has a "Learning Locker," stocked with school and hygiene supplies for students. Funded by Classroom Central and Charlotte FC, it allows teachers quick, discreet access to resources like pencils, toothpaste, and more, improving student support. #NCed