By Lindsay Marchello Raleigh, NC – North Carolina’s public schools and universities are asking the General Assembly for millions more to deal with COVID-19 challenges. The House Select Committee on COVID-19 education working group met for the first time in…
By Mitch Kokai Raleigh, NC – Now is a good time for lemonade. At least that’s true of metaphorical lemonade squeezed from life’s lemons. COVID-19 has produced plenty of lemons in North Carolinians’ lives. We ought to look for ways…
by Lindsay Marchello Raleigh, NC – North Carolina’s largest teacher organization is suing to kill a program helping low-income families send their children to private schools. Seven N.C. parents filed a lawsuit Monday, July 27, in Wake County Superior Court…
by Lindsay Marchello Raleigh, NC – Every North Carolina student, from kindergarteners to post-graduates, will have new health and safety rules to follow this fall. COVID-19 has complicated the traditional school day for all students, teachers, and faculty. Schools and…
by Lindsay Marchello Raleigh, NC – Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday, July 1, was vague in explaining why he delayed an announcement about how and when schools will start classes. All 115 N.C. school districts were asked to create three…
by Lindsay Marchello Raleigh, NC – People are scratching their heads over the state’s health guidance about how schools can safely reopen. The upcoming school year won’t be normal, and COVID-19 is to blame, state officials have said. Schools will…
by Lindsay Marchello Raleigh, NC – It’s not certain whether COVID-19 will continue to spread through North Carolina this fall, but one thing is likely: The 2020-21 school year won’t be typical. North Carolina public health and education officials have been…