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The policy had been in place since 2019 and previously mandated all public universities in North Carolina to have DEI offices.
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While some Republican-led states have accepted federal funding for a program that will make getting food during the summer easier for children on free and reduced price lunch, others use it as political football to score points against Biden
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When North Carolina lawmakers voted for a dramatic expansion of private school vouchers, they added a small step toward accountability for the schools that get public money. But so far that demand is mostly creating concern and confusion.
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If their federal application is accepted, Durham Public Schools would provide free breakfast and lunch for all students, regardless of their family income or school, beginning next school year.Federal guidelines now allow more districts to apply for universal free meals, but it comes with trade-offs.
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North Carolina's voucher expansion makes all private school students eligible for public money to help pay tuition, starting in August. But about one-third of private schools don't take Opportunity Scholarships.
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Accreditation and financial problems at Saint Augustine’s University have led to the dissolution of a 10-year partnership with the Wake County Public School System.
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Any level of lead in drinking water can be a health risk to young children. But more than half of North Carolina public school buildings were built before the federal government began regulating lead. With federal funding this year, all public schools across the state will be required to test for lead and asbestos.
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The Crown Act is an effort to prevent discrimination nationwide against natural hair styles and texture like dreadlocks and afros.
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In Bertie County, a newly built housing complex intended for teachers will open this summer.
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About 72,000 students applied for North Carolina private school vouchers for 2024-25. That means about 40,000 higher-income families may be turned down.
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Gov. Roy Cooper attended the state board of education meeting Thursday to share his thoughts on public school funding, alongside Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson and State Superintendent Catherine Truitt.
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In a surprise, incumbent State Superintendent Catherine Truitt was defeated by challenger Michele Morrow in the Republican primary. Morrow cast herself as more conservative than Truitt.