/tags/education-funding Education Funding en-US Copyright Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:45:58 GMT /education/2025-03-05/republican-legislators-nc-eliminate-dei-public-schools The bill aligns with the Trump administration's objective to remove DEI from all facets of education. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 16:45:58 GMT /education/2025-03-05/republican-legislators-nc-eliminate-dei-public-schools Brianna Atkinson /education/2025-02-25/north-carolina-school-enrollment-decline-k12-catawba Five years after the pandemic, 101 North Carolina public school districts still have fewer students than before. Falling enrollment appears here to stay, but school choice isn’t the only reason why. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:28:43 GMT /education/2025-02-25/north-carolina-school-enrollment-decline-k12-catawba Liz Schlemmer /politics/2025-01-11/inaugural-speech-gov-josh-stein-bipartisanship-helene-education New Gov. Josh Stein is calling on GOP lawmakers to work with him on issues like education, Helene recovery and combating fentanyl abuse. He made his inaugural address Saturday afternoon in a televised event that was scaled back due to winter weather. Sat, 11 Jan 2025 20:10:47 GMT /politics/2025-01-11/inaugural-speech-gov-josh-stein-bipartisanship-helene-education Colin Campbell /politics/2024-12-18/gov-roy-cooper-medicaid-education-funding-farewell-speech Gov. Roy Cooper is wrapping up his final weeks in office, and he made a farewell speech Wednesday in his home county. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 21:04:28 GMT /politics/2024-12-18/gov-roy-cooper-medicaid-education-funding-farewell-speech Colin Campbell /education/2024-10-17/north-carolina-colleges-tuition-million-deficit-promise NC Promise has led to significant enrollment increases at public universities in the state. But this year, those gains could come at a cost. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 16:50:22 GMT /education/2024-10-17/north-carolina-colleges-tuition-million-deficit-promise Brianna Atkinson /education/2024-09-18/alamance-burlington-superintendent-aaron-fleming The Alamance-Burlington School System has sworn in Aaron Fleming as its new superintendent. Fleming has served as the superintendent of Harnett County Schools for the past seven years, and was previously an education policy advisor to state House Speaker Tim Moore. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:46:44 GMT /education/2024-09-18/alamance-burlington-superintendent-aaron-fleming Will Michaels /education/2024-08-22/school-supplies-north-carolina-cost-expensive With a new school year around the corner, North Carolina families have been spending big to buy supplies for their own kids, and their classrooms too. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:00:03 GMT /education/2024-08-22/school-supplies-north-carolina-cost-expensive Liz Schlemmer /education/2024-07-29/north-carolina-sports-betting-millions-college-athletic-departments Universities will split $10.7 million this year. Projections for the next sports betting provision is over twice as high. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:03:50 GMT /education/2024-07-29/north-carolina-sports-betting-millions-college-athletic-departments Brianna Atkinson /education/2024-02-21/3-things-to-know-about-this-weeks-leandro-hearing-in-the-nc-supreme-court This week, the North Carolina Supreme Court will revisit the landmark Leandro case to determine whether the state must provide more funding to improve public schools. Now that the makeup of the Court has shifted, justices are taking an unusual step to hear an appeal that could overturn precedent. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 20:52:34 GMT /education/2024-02-21/3-things-to-know-about-this-weeks-leandro-hearing-in-the-nc-supreme-court Liz Schlemmer /education/2024-01-26/over-60-north-carolina-colleges-universities-fafsa-day-students-application-financial-aid The events will help families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) one-on-one or in small groups. The U.S. Department of Education just released a new FAFSA form, which has led to complications for some families. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:15:10 GMT /education/2024-01-26/over-60-north-carolina-colleges-universities-fafsa-day-students-application-financial-aid Brianna Atkinson