NC: Education
Report reveals inequities in NC school voucher system
School vouchers in North Carolina were intended to expand educational options for low-income families. However, the report "NC School Vouchers: Using …
NC's college-bound students face FAFSA delays
The revamp of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - or FAFSA - was supposed to streamline the process for college hopefuls this fall…
North Carolina's public schools earn failing grades in national report
North Carolina's public school system is facing a crisis, according to the recently released "Public Schooling in America 2024" report. It ranks the …
NC credit unions help students break barriers with scholarships
College application season is in full swing, when prospective students are focused not only on where to enroll but how to pay for it. College can …
North Carolina university works to fight food insecurity on campus
More than 1 million North Carolinians, including college students, are grappling with food insecurity. Recognizing the urgent need, schools like …
Expert offers tips to manage college costs, student-loan debt in NC
As student loan payments resume after a three-year halt, experts offer advice on pursuing higher education without accumulating unnecessary debt…
NC schools look to engage adult learners to improve workforce
Universities in North Carolina are leaning on adult learners to address workforce gaps in the state, specifically in the shortage of teachers and …
Fewer NC youths locked up, but more juvenile justice reforms needed
The number of children behind bars in North Carolina has declined significantly in recent years, but their advocates said more work could be done to …
NC School Focuses on Boosting Transfer Student Success
As colleges gear up to welcome students for the fall semester, there is a growing focus on supporting students who transfer from one school to …
Report Highlights NC Needs for More & Better Child Care
Families in North Carolina are in critical need of more and better child care options, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book, released today …
Report Highlights Need for Extended Transition Services for Older Youths
Teenagers and young adults in the foster care system in North Carolina and throughout the nation are not receiving sufficient services to successfully…
Six NC Colleges Work to Broaden Educational Opportunities
Six colleges in North Carolina have found they can do more to offer educational opportunities when they work together. Cooperating Raleigh Colleges …