/north-carolina North Carolina en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:58:24 GMT /leadership/were-going-grassroots-how-a-principal-of-the-year-is-boosting-ap-enrollment/2026/04 Jason Johnson, the high school principal of the year, wants every student to succeed. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:58:24 GMT /leadership/were-going-grassroots-how-a-principal-of-the-year-is-boosting-ap-enrollment/2026/04 /teaching-learning/how-a-schools-language-lab-teaches-non-phonics-reading-skills/2026/04 In 'language lab,' teachers work on vocabulary and syntax to help students understand complex text. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:44:15 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-schools-language-lab-teaches-non-phonics-reading-skills/2026/04 /leadership/principal-turnover-went-down-in-this-state-but-thats-not-the-end-of-the-story/2026/03 North Carolina lowered its principal attrition rate. Those who stay report working conditions haven’t changed. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:50:41 GMT /leadership/principal-turnover-went-down-in-this-state-but-thats-not-the-end-of-the-story/2026/03 /leadership/how-top-principals-are-improving-schools-across-the-country/2026/03 Principals must empower student and teacher voices. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:02:22 GMT /leadership/how-top-principals-are-improving-schools-across-the-country/2026/03 /teaching-learning/a-local-campaign-saved-this-teacher-residency-after-the-ed-dept-pulled-funding/2026/01 Local donations protected teachers left hanging after the program lost a grant. Tue, 06 Jan 2026 22:23:29 GMT /teaching-learning/a-local-campaign-saved-this-teacher-residency-after-the-ed-dept-pulled-funding/2026/01 /leadership/opinion-classrooms-sat-half-empty-how-ice-activity-turned-these-communities-upside-down/2025/12 Nothing is normal about teaching or learning in fear-plagued communities. Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:51:00 GMT /leadership/opinion-classrooms-sat-half-empty-how-ice-activity-turned-these-communities-upside-down/2025/12 /leadership/in-small-towns-principals-wear-many-hats-including-ambassador/2025/09 Small-town principals juggle daily duties with serving as ambassadors to their communities. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:54:27 GMT /leadership/in-small-towns-principals-wear-many-hats-including-ambassador/2025/09 /leadership/how-to-successfully-merge-schools-key-practices-for-community-buy-in/2025/07 While school mergers have shown promise, the approach comes with plenty of challenges. Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:49:19 GMT /leadership/how-to-successfully-merge-schools-key-practices-for-community-buy-in/2025/07 /leadership/do-districts-have-administrative-bloat-this-state-may-let-the-public-decide/2025/05 A North Carolina bill would require districts to publish the salaries of central-office administrators. Mon, 19 May 2025 19:52:05 GMT /leadership/do-districts-have-administrative-bloat-this-state-may-let-the-public-decide/2025/05 /technology/powerschool-paid-a-hackers-ransom-now-cyber-criminals-are-threatening-schools/2025/05 More extortion attempts are possible, and districts affected by the data breach should be prepared. Thu, 08 May 2025 22:19:17 GMT /technology/powerschool-paid-a-hackers-ransom-now-cyber-criminals-are-threatening-schools/2025/05 /teaching-learning/how-translanguaging-works-in-a-dual-language-program/2025/04 Students in a N.C. dual-language program learn core subjects in both English and Urdu, preserving heritage and boosting bilingual skills. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:39:58 GMT /teaching-learning/how-translanguaging-works-in-a-dual-language-program/2025/04 /leadership/how-medicaid-spending-cuts-could-harm-schools/2025/04 Districts use Medicaid to cover costs of special education, student services. Cuts to the program would hurt, superintendents said. Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:42:01 GMT /leadership/how-medicaid-spending-cuts-could-harm-schools/2025/04 /policy-politics/democrat-defeats-a-state-schools-chief-candidate-who-called-for-public-executions/2024/11 A candidate's past calls for Democrats' executions thrust one of this year's four state superintendent races into the national spotlight. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:37:53 GMT /policy-politics/democrat-defeats-a-state-schools-chief-candidate-who-called-for-public-executions/2024/11 /leadership/ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-rush-to-get-food-and-shelter-to-their-students-after-hurricane-helene/2024/09 Districts slammed by an unprecedented natural disaster have become shelter zones for their communities. Mon, 30 Sep 2024 20:50:16 GMT /leadership/ÌÇÐĶ¯Âþvlog-rush-to-get-food-and-shelter-to-their-students-after-hurricane-helene/2024/09 /policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 Some of the contenders for the No. 2 spot on the Democratic ticket have extensive K-12 records. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:08:09 GMT /policy-politics/kamala-harris-potential-vp-picks-where-they-stand-on-education/2024/07 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /leadership/school-librarians-are-creating-free-book-fairs-heres-how/2024/06 School librarians are turning to free book fairs in an effort to get more books to children in poverty. Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:05:05 GMT /leadership/school-librarians-are-creating-free-book-fairs-heres-how/2024/06 /policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 Two elections for the top education leadership job feature candidates who have never worked in public schools. Mon, 17 Jun 2024 21:31:08 GMT /policy-politics/the-surprising-contenders-for-state-superintendent-offices-this-year/2024/06 /policy-politics/private-school-choice-continues-to-spread-3-things-to-know/2024/05 New research shows private schools increase tuition when states send public funds for parents to spend on private education. Thu, 23 May 2024 20:31:15 GMT /policy-politics/private-school-choice-continues-to-spread-3-things-to-know/2024/05 /leadership/how-to-build-voter-support-for-school-bonds-5-tips/2024/05 A ‘steady drumbeat of communication’ with lots of detailed information go a long way, district leaders say. Thu, 09 May 2024 18:11:09 GMT /leadership/how-to-build-voter-support-for-school-bonds-5-tips/2024/05 /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 ‘Educating instead of campaigning’ in an era when district leaders are under a political microscope. Mon, 29 Apr 2024 18:13:02 GMT /leadership/passing-school-bonds-is-hard-advice-from-3-superintendents-who-did-it/2024/04 /leadership/should-working-with-families-be-a-core-skill-for-teachers/2024/04 Just half of educator preparation programs offer a course on parent and family engagement. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:01:00 GMT /leadership/should-working-with-families-be-a-core-skill-for-teachers/2024/04 /teaching-learning/this-2nd-grade-class-picked-one-of-the-best-march-madness-brackets-in-the-nation/2024/04 The exercise was supposed to be just for fun. Then, this class' picks just kept winning. Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:51:49 GMT /teaching-learning/this-2nd-grade-class-picked-one-of-the-best-march-madness-brackets-in-the-nation/2024/04 /leadership/principals-know-a-tiktok-ban-wont-solve-all-their-problems-but-many-still-want-one/2024/04 Principals say banning the app could help start addressing the mental health challenges that emerge online, and carry over to school. Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:38:45 GMT /leadership/principals-know-a-tiktok-ban-wont-solve-all-their-problems-but-many-still-want-one/2024/04 /policy-politics/low-performing-schools-are-left-to-languish-by-districts-and-states-watchdog-finds/2024/02 Fewer than half of district plans for improving struggling schools meet bare minimum requirements. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:33:46 GMT /policy-politics/low-performing-schools-are-left-to-languish-by-districts-and-states-watchdog-finds/2024/02 /policy-politics/a-court-ordered-billions-for-education-why-schools-might-not-get-it-now/2024/02 The North Carolina Supreme Court is considering arguments for overturning a statewide order for more school funding. Thu, 22 Feb 2024 22:20:18 GMT /policy-politics/a-court-ordered-billions-for-education-why-schools-might-not-get-it-now/2024/02 /leadership/a-school-removed-bathroom-mirrors-to-keep-students-from-making-tiktoks-will-it-work/2024/02 The desperate strategy for keeping students in class illuminates the challenge schools face in competing with social media. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:36:28 GMT /leadership/a-school-removed-bathroom-mirrors-to-keep-students-from-making-tiktoks-will-it-work/2024/02 /leadership/researchers-analyzed-years-of-reports-to-a-school-safety-tipline-heres-what-they-learned/2024/01 More than a third of gun-related tips in one state outlined possible school attacks, a new analysis finds. Thu, 01 Feb 2024 02:50:56 GMT /leadership/researchers-analyzed-years-of-reports-to-a-school-safety-tipline-heres-what-they-learned/2024/01 /technology/state-outlines-guidance-for-different-levels-of-ai-use-in-classrooms/2024/01 How to use AI in a variety of ways without encouraging cheating or plagiarism. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 21:15:13 GMT /technology/state-outlines-guidance-for-different-levels-of-ai-use-in-classrooms/2024/01 /teaching-learning/this-district-wants-to-start-cte-in-elementary-school-in-a-new-twist-on-career-prep/2024/01 It's believed to be the nation's first gaming and robotics magnet school for elementary-age students. Fri, 26 Jan 2024 18:30:36 GMT /teaching-learning/this-district-wants-to-start-cte-in-elementary-school-in-a-new-twist-on-career-prep/2024/01