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In honor of Dolly Parton’s life and work, it is an honor to proclaim 9/25 “9 to 5 Day – or Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Day of Reading.”
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has helped millions of children discover the joy of reading, including more than 240,000 children across North Carolina. Her generosity has also made a difference for families in western North Carolina recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Dolly has left an incredible mark on our state and on generations of children, and it’s an honor to recognize her legacy.
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In 1995, Dolly Parton launched the Imagination Library in Sevier County, Tennessee, to give free books for children under 5 in the county, and to honor her father, who didn’t know how to read or write. The program has provided more than 330 million books to children around the world. ednc.org/work-for-a-brighter…
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Public schools continued to serve more than 1.5 million students across North Carolina in the 2025-26 school year — or about 84% of market share. DPI and the State Board of Education’s strategic plan aims to increase market share from 84 to 89% by 2030.
ednc.org/market-share-declin…
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Over a year after the original deadline, state lawmakers passed a budget that appropriates $19.4 billion to education, $12.5 billion of which goes to K-12 items, including an average 8% raise for teachers that brings North Carolina’s starting teacher salary to just below the national average.
ednc.org/7-2-2026-general-as…
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Labor Commissioner @LukeFarleyNC got to meet Pope Leo. He presented him with a Canes jersey and the Order of the Tar Heel-the biggest award the labor commissioner can issue. Photos courtesy of Farley’s office and Vatican Media. #ncpol
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Education leaders are asking for reconsideration of principal pay changes in the new North Carolina budget. Read their letter to legislators.
ednc.org/7-2-2026-as-budget-…
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The budget agreement is being finalized now, with votes scheduled for this week. Stay tuned for updates on the exact timing of the votes.
Key highlights of this budget include:
13% pay raise for law enforcement
8% pay raise for teachers
$1,750 bonus for all state employees earning under 75k
Over 3 billion saved in reserves
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From closing the U.S. Dept of Ed, to the impact on special education, the predictability of federal funding, the federal choice tax credit, Title IX, and more, here's a look at what changes in DC mean for students. ednc.org/6-22-2026-as-the-sc…
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More North Carolina school districts going ‘rogue’ to defy the calendar law. See which ones. A record 33 districts plan to start next school year before Aug. 24 without state permission. There's no enforcement mechanism in calendar law. newsobserver.com/news/local/… #ncpol #nced
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The sewing program is part of the Universidad Popular, where English and computer classes are also offered. All courses are free, in Spanish, and geared toward the local Latino community. ednc.org/the-dream-of-a-lati…
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In his final address to the State Board as N.C. Community College System President, Jeff Cox reflected on the system’s unique governance structure and the collaboration it requires. ednc.org/perspective-nc-comm…
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"I think we are kidding ourselves if we think we can take politics out of education,” said Rep. Hugh Blackwell, the sponsor of a bill that would amend the N.C. constitution to require State Board of Education members be elected, rather than appointed by the governor. ednc.org/5-21-2026-amendment…
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The announcement comes ahead of the June 30 retirement of current system President Jeff Cox, who announced his retirement on Aug. 1, 2025. While the State Board originally planned to name a new president by April 2026, that timeline shifted back throughout the search process. ednc.org/5-15-2026-nc-commun…
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Onslow County is home to one of the best child care systems in the country — the military model — and a worsening off-base child care crisis. Here's how local leaders are drawing inspiration from the solution in their backyard. ednc.org/5-13-2026-with-two-…
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North Carolina to restore Canvas access to public schools after global data breach. Here’s when. DPI will resume normal Canvas service at 4 pm today. It will be up to individual school districts and charter schools whether to enable Canvas access. newsobserver.com/news/local/… #nced
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The State Health Plan is launching the Teacher Ambassadors Program to strengthen communication with educators across N.C.
Treasurer Briner announced the initiative at Clayton High School during #TeacherAppreciationWeek. 🍎
Learn more👉 nctreasurer.gov/news/press-r…
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ALT Treasurer Briner in a suit is shaking hands with one of three casually dressed teachers. Two of them are wearing badges and branded clothing. The person in the suit is holding several bags of Krispy Kreme donuts. They are standing in a hallway with a blue bench and staircase.
ALT A group of individuals stand together, smiling, in a school hallway. They are dressed in business and casual attire. A sign in the background reads, "School Performance Grade: B Top 20% for Academic Growth Clayton High School.
ALT A group of school superintendents and Treasurer Briner standing in a room with a "CHS" sign on a shelf. A person speaks while others listen, with tables and chairs arranged in the foreground. Pens and papers are placed on the tables. A television is mounted on the wall.
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“By the time we came back, we had to basically start over.” Learn how this @BuncombeSchools elementary school rebuilt its literacy instruction after Hurricane Helene. ednc.org/at-woodfin-elementa…
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North Carolina legislators are considering limits to property taxes. What effect would that have on public schools amid other federal and state funding pressures? ednc.org/property-tax-limits…
