Who Gets Held Back?
Boys are more likely to be held back than girls, and Black boys are retained at more than twice the rate of white boys.
Make Or Break
Ninth graders in N.C. are held back more often than students in other parts of the country. How can schools ensure they’re ready to move on?
A National Divide Over Holding Students Back
The rate at which students are held back a grade has fallen. But there’s a growing divide on when the intervention is most effective.
In Some Parts of N.C., Majority-Black Public Schools Are First on the Chopping Block
Studies have found districts tend to close schools that serve minority students first. The closure of a Bladen County school highlights the impact.
Rage Against the Machines
As parents and schools consider limits on technology in the classroom, Granville County has emerged as a leader.
Why N.C. Educators Are Hopeful About the Country’s Future
Our most recent Newsmakers event looked at the pressure on history and civics education as we mark the country’s 250th anniversary.
Opportunity for an Audit
Dave Boliek confirmed that his office is pursuing an audit of the Opportunity Scholarship program.
More K-12 Education Coverage
N.C. House Votes to Override Stein Veto, Join Federal School Choice Program
Two lawmakers who recently left the Democratic Party joined Republicans to override the veto.
Veteran Teachers Give Budget Framework an F
Republican legislative leaders’ proposed salary schedule would give veteran teachers a significantly smaller boost than newcomers would get.
How Should Math Teachers Teach Math?
The system’s educator-preparation programs are “proactively” looking at changes to how they teach math.
Thousands of Teachers to Rally in Raleigh Friday
At least 13 districts across the state have canceled classes due to the high number of teacher leave requests.
Is the Leandro Case Dead Yet?
The five school districts that filed the initial claims asked the state Supreme Court to put a hold on its April ruling.
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