Hannah Vinueza McClellan
@hannahvinueza.bsky.social
writer, reader, learner / director of news and content @EducationNC covering ed, policy, faith / MDiv @DukeDivinity / @unchussman @ChathamNR alum • she/her
“We must reframe HSI because legislation, policy, and legislators should not dictate the ways we serve students,” said UC Berkeley education professor Dr. Gina Ann Garcia. My latest: www.ednc.org/10-14-2025-h...
A look at the Trump administration's changes to education policy for English learners, HSIs, and more
Federal changes to HSIs come as the Trump administration is limiting immigrants’ access to federal benefits.
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October 17, 2025 at 8:50 PM
“We must reframe HSI because legislation, policy, and legislators should not dictate the ways we serve students,” said UC Berkeley education professor Dr. Gina Ann Garcia. My latest: www.ednc.org/10-14-2025-h...
The General Assembly unanimously passed its fifth round of Hurricane Helene relief aid on Thursday, following disagreements about a mini budget spending bill and Helene funding priorities. Take a look at what the bill includes. www.ednc.org/06-26-2025-g...
General Assembly passes next Hurricane Helene relief bill, with more aid for public schools
The General Assembly unanimously passed its fifth round of Hurricane Helene relief aid on Thursday, which allocates $500 million.
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June 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The General Assembly unanimously passed its fifth round of Hurricane Helene relief aid on Thursday, following disagreements about a mini budget spending bill and Helene funding priorities. Take a look at what the bill includes. www.ednc.org/06-26-2025-g...
In North Carolina, about one in five teacher vacancies are in Exceptional Children departments, which serve students with learning differences. Read more about the data and trends here. www.ednc.org/06-27-2025-h...
How many teacher vacancies in NC are in Exceptional Children departments?
The State of the Teaching Profession report found that there are more vacant positions for special education teachers in NC than last year.
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June 27, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In North Carolina, about one in five teacher vacancies are in Exceptional Children departments, which serve students with learning differences. Read more about the data and trends here. www.ednc.org/06-27-2025-h...
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Our latest news roundup features insights from @bmietana.bsky.social, @jackjenkins.me, @jesus-jimz.bsky.social, @blytheb.bsky.social, @markwingdallas.bsky.social, @hannahvinueza.bsky.social, @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social, and more!
Weekly Roundup: June 13
Here’s the weekly roundup from A Public Witness. In addition to a reflection on Pentecost and protests in L.A.
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June 13, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Our latest news roundup features insights from @bmietana.bsky.social, @jackjenkins.me, @jesus-jimz.bsky.social, @blytheb.bsky.social, @markwingdallas.bsky.social, @hannahvinueza.bsky.social, @kkramermcginnis.bsky.social, and more!
The charter school provisions would shift additional power from the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction — presently, Democrat Maurice “Mo” Green — to the Charter Schools Review Board. www.ednc.org/06-12-2025-g...
General Assembly moves forward changes in charter school oversight, and other education bills to follow
Lawmakers reconvened at the General Assembly to push a flurry of bills through the Senate and House education committees this week. See a look at some of the most notable.
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June 13, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The charter school provisions would shift additional power from the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction — presently, Democrat Maurice “Mo” Green — to the Charter Schools Review Board. www.ednc.org/06-12-2025-g...
These North Carolina lawmakers serving on the conference committee will be in charge of making a budget for the next two fiscal years.
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Meet the state lawmakers working on a final budget proposal
These North Carolina lawmakers serving on the conference committee will be in charge of making a budget for the next two fiscal years.
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June 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
These North Carolina lawmakers serving on the conference committee will be in charge of making a budget for the next two fiscal years.
www.ednc.org/06-12-2025-m...
www.ednc.org/06-12-2025-m...
The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is predicting an above-normal 2025 hurricane season for the Atlantic, forecasting 13 to 19 named storms. www.ednc.org/6-5-2025-noa...
NOAA's hurricane forecast is 'a call to action.' Here is what families need to do to be prepared
Here's a checklist for your family this hurricane season, including knowing the emergency plans for your children’s schools.
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June 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) is predicting an above-normal 2025 hurricane season for the Atlantic, forecasting 13 to 19 named storms. www.ednc.org/6-5-2025-noa...
Among undergraduate enrollment nationally, community colleges saw the largest growth — a 5.4% increase. In North Carolina, spring enrollment at community colleges increased by 8.3%, or by nearly 16,000 students. www.ednc.org/05-27-2025-r...
N.C. community college spring enrollment growth outpaces national trends
Among public two-year colleges in North Carolina, spring enrollment increased by 8.3%, or by nearly 16,000 students.
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May 28, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Among undergraduate enrollment nationally, community colleges saw the largest growth — a 5.4% increase. In North Carolina, spring enrollment at community colleges increased by 8.3%, or by nearly 16,000 students. www.ednc.org/05-27-2025-r...
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Food supplies in Gaza are dwindling. One Christian has only enough flour to feed his family for one more week.
“Our only thought is how to find food for my children,” he said.
“Our only thought is how to find food for my children,” he said.
In Gaza, Empty Markets and Unaffordable Canned Lentils - Christianity Today
A Muslim-background believer describes the worsening hunger crisis, blaming both Israel and Hamas.
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May 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Food supplies in Gaza are dwindling. One Christian has only enough flour to feed his family for one more week.
“Our only thought is how to find food for my children,” he said.
“Our only thought is how to find food for my children,” he said.
The House passed its version of the budget, which would give an average 8.7% raise for teachers, with higher raises to new teachers, and restore master's pay. Read EdNC's comprehensive look at K-12, community colleges, and early childhood budget items. #nced www.ednc.org/05-21-2025-h...
House budget calls for master's pay and higher raises for beginning teachers
The NC House budget proposal funds pay raises for teachers. Here's a look at the other education items in the bill.
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May 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
The House passed its version of the budget, which would give an average 8.7% raise for teachers, with higher raises to new teachers, and restore master's pay. Read EdNC's comprehensive look at K-12, community colleges, and early childhood budget items. #nced www.ednc.org/05-21-2025-h...
Efforts to expand child care access for college students are expanding across the country. At the same time, headlines initially indicated that President Trump “wants to gut” certain child care programs. Take a look at promising models in North Carolina. www.ednc.org/edncs-analys...
EdNC's analysis of models to provide early childhood education on the campuses of community colleges
Learn about different models of on-campus child care provided at the 58 community colleges across North Carolina.
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May 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Efforts to expand child care access for college students are expanding across the country. At the same time, headlines initially indicated that President Trump “wants to gut” certain child care programs. Take a look at promising models in North Carolina. www.ednc.org/edncs-analys...
“There’s not one of the 100 counties that doesn’t have a church that has an empty educational wing sitting there,” says Todd Maberry, former managing director of the Ormond Center, of a project to save an evicted child care program. www.ednc.org/05-19-2025-w...
A Wilkesboro church with empty space, a child care center in need, and a rallied community create a 'miracle' — and a model
The new space will allow PlayWorks to expand from serving 55 to 88 children as it adds three new classrooms in the coming months.
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May 19, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“There’s not one of the 100 counties that doesn’t have a church that has an empty educational wing sitting there,” says Todd Maberry, former managing director of the Ormond Center, of a project to save an evicted child care program. www.ednc.org/05-19-2025-w...
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“I’m helping the kids to have a better future, planting little seeds that will grow into something beautiful,” says Ivanize Villegas about her work with ParentChild+ through Families First. www.ednc.org/perspective-...
Perspective | Strengthening families and shaping futures, one visit at a time
The ParentChild+ home-visiting program from Families First in Cabarrus County supports Spanish-speaking preschool students and families.
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May 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
“I’m helping the kids to have a better future, planting little seeds that will grow into something beautiful,” says Ivanize Villegas about her work with ParentChild+ through Families First. www.ednc.org/perspective-...
The General Assembly’s crossover deadline was May 8. After that day, most bills that haven’t been passed by at least one chamber are no longer able to become law this session. Here’s a look at the bills that are still on the table. #nced www.ednc.org/which-educat...
Which education bills are still under consideration at the General Assembly?
Education bills in the North Carolina legislature deal with teacher pay, school choice, higher education, and child care.
www.ednc.org
May 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
The General Assembly’s crossover deadline was May 8. After that day, most bills that haven’t been passed by at least one chamber are no longer able to become law this session. Here’s a look at the bills that are still on the table. #nced www.ednc.org/which-educat...
“There is a huge need for people — not just here, but everywhere — to talk about the importance of public education, what it means for their communities, and what would happen if we did not have our schools,” one district leader said. www.ednc.org/rutherford-c...
Rutherford County Schools launches 'Education Matters' campaign to advocate for funding
Rutherford County Schools has launched the “Education Matters” campaign to promote the value of its schools and advocate for resources.
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May 8, 2025 at 8:31 PM
“There is a huge need for people — not just here, but everywhere — to talk about the importance of public education, what it means for their communities, and what would happen if we did not have our schools,” one district leader said. www.ednc.org/rutherford-c...
“This communication serves as a warning that you must meet your legal and fiscal oversight obligations to avoid financial sanctions and additional oversight of the district by the State Board of Education and DPI,” the letter says. www.ednc.org/5-7-2025-nc-...
NC leaders instruct Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools to address $16 million shortfall
State leaders sent a letter to the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education, asking members to address a $16 million budget shortfall.
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May 8, 2025 at 8:29 PM
“This communication serves as a warning that you must meet your legal and fiscal oversight obligations to avoid financial sanctions and additional oversight of the district by the State Board of Education and DPI,” the letter says. www.ednc.org/5-7-2025-nc-...
The Trump administration recently cut North Carolina AmeriCorps funding. @bookharvest.bsky.social’s Ginger Young outlines how that will impact communities across the state. www.ednc.org/perspective-...
Perspective | AmeriCorps works. Let’s fight to keep it
The Trump administration's decision to shut down grants to AmeriCorps will have immediate repercussions for the lives of children and families.
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May 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Trump administration recently cut North Carolina AmeriCorps funding. @bookharvest.bsky.social’s Ginger Young outlines how that will impact communities across the state. www.ednc.org/perspective-...
During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Gov. Josh Stein established by executive order the Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee, to be chaired by Teacher of the Year Rachel Candaso. #nced www.ednc.org/teacher-of-t...
Teacher of the Year Rachel Candaso will chair the Governor's Teacher Advisory Committee
Rachel Candaso, Teacher Advisory Committee chair, and the other members will serve as educational ambassadors in North Carolina.
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May 7, 2025 at 2:58 PM
During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Gov. Josh Stein established by executive order the Governor’s Teacher Advisory Committee, to be chaired by Teacher of the Year Rachel Candaso. #nced www.ednc.org/teacher-of-t...
In March 2024, Boone UMC launched a bilingual afterschool program with 24 students from two local schools. "Being able to have these ways to love kids in our communities helps make our community a stronger place," one church leader said. My latest: www.ednc.org/bilingual-af...
Bilingual afterschool church program highlights need for student supports
In March 2024, Boone UMC successfully launched a bilingual afterschool program with 24 students from Hardin Park and Parkway School.
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April 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
In March 2024, Boone UMC launched a bilingual afterschool program with 24 students from two local schools. "Being able to have these ways to love kids in our communities helps make our community a stronger place," one church leader said. My latest: www.ednc.org/bilingual-af...
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‘We do worry, and we live in fear.’ Immigrant moms reassure kids while making plans. A group of moms in a Durham mobile home park say their families worry about running into ‘la migra’ on the street & in their schools. (Via @tammygrubb.bsky.social) #nced #ncpol
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‘We do worry, and we live in fear.’ Immigrant moms reassure kids while making plans.
One of the mothers told The News & Observer she has been urging her neighbors to learn their rights and create a family preparedness plan in case of an emergency.
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February 26, 2025 at 3:14 PM
‘We do worry, and we live in fear.’ Immigrant moms reassure kids while making plans. A group of moms in a Durham mobile home park say their families worry about running into ‘la migra’ on the street & in their schools. (Via @tammygrubb.bsky.social) #nced #ncpol
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The Department of Education provides over $1 billion in funding to schools in North Carolina. I recently spoke to WUNC about what the Trump administration’s plans for the department could mean for North Carolina’s schools. Take a listen: #nced
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With federal funding in flux, North Carolina schools brace for possible cuts
Celeste Headlee talks federal education funding and state impact with Education NC's Hannah Vinueza McClellan.
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February 26, 2025 at 4:37 PM
The Department of Education provides over $1 billion in funding to schools in North Carolina. I recently spoke to WUNC about what the Trump administration’s plans for the department could mean for North Carolina’s schools. Take a listen: #nced
www.wunc.org/show/due-sou...
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From school supply drives to affordable building space, places of worship can offer extra support and resources to local families and school districts. I've put together a toolkit for how to build more of these faith-based partnerships:
www.ednc.org/afterschool-...
www.ednc.org/afterschool-...
Afterschool programs, supplies, and more: Faith groups partner with public schools to serve students
This toolkit includes best practices for faith-based collaborations for public schools and their students.
www.ednc.org
January 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
From school supply drives to affordable building space, places of worship can offer extra support and resources to local families and school districts. I've put together a toolkit for how to build more of these faith-based partnerships:
www.ednc.org/afterschool-...
www.ednc.org/afterschool-...
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Overall college enrollment has declined by about 2.5 million students since 2010.
But according to enrollment data, religious schools have fared the best.
But according to enrollment data, religious schools have fared the best.
Christian Colleges Continue to See Enrollment Growth - Christianity Today
Thirty evangelical colleges and universities saw significant enrollment growth in 2024.
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January 3, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Overall college enrollment has declined by about 2.5 million students since 2010.
But according to enrollment data, religious schools have fared the best.
But according to enrollment data, religious schools have fared the best.
What's the state of community college enrollment in North Carolina? This morning I joined WFAE’s Charlotte Talks to discuss latest trends and what they mean for the state. Listen here: www.wfae.org/show/charlot...
A dive into community college enrollment
Following World War II, North Carolina recognized a need for education beyond high school, but shy of a four-year degree. That led to the creation of community colleges. Now, 70 years later, there are...
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December 11, 2024 at 8:17 PM
What's the state of community college enrollment in North Carolina? This morning I joined WFAE’s Charlotte Talks to discuss latest trends and what they mean for the state. Listen here: www.wfae.org/show/charlot...