How One N.C. Charter School On the Brink of Failure Made a Massive Comeback
The Paul R. Brown Leadership Academy was at risk of closure. Now the state board that oversees charters hails the school as a success.
Amid Enrollment Declines, Public Schools Reckon With Potential Closures
Even districts in the state’s most affluent and growing areas are under pressure. Chapel Hill-Carrboro school leaders now confront an impossible choice.
Six Teachers Who Became Republicans for Midterms All Lost Primaries
They hoped their candidacy would bring more robust debate about education policy into the GOP, but that didn’t exactly happen.
Two Years, No Leandro Ruling
The next batch of Supreme Court rulings aren’t scheduled to be released until March 20.
North Carolina’s Snow Day Problem
Sprawling districts, a shortage of bus drivers, and painful memories of bad calls have made school leaders more likely to close for wintry weather.
If You Build It, Will They Come?
New charter schools are struggling to enroll enough students to stay solvent. One High Point school’s implosion shows the consequences.
‘Where Are My Friends?’ Teachers Say Operation Charlotte’s Web Rattled Students
Some parents and teachers say they expected better communication and more understanding from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.
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Elon University to Start Private School For Children With Dyslexia
The plans to start the school, which the university says will be the first of its kind in the state, come at a time when Elon is taking big swings to raise its profile.
Justices Take Up Questions About Private School Contracts
A dispute between a politically connected family and a prestigious private school could have broader ramifications.
The Fixer
Catty Moore retired two years ago. Then she was called in to help save Forsyth County schools from a financial crisis.
Waiting for Leandro
It’s been more than 600 days since the state Supreme Court heard arguments over funds for public schools. Can they put off a decision forever?
‘Everything They Had is Gone’
After Hurricane Helene, schools reopened long before many students were able to return to their homes. Their learning has yet to recover.
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