Only a small share of North Carolina’s school systems ban cellphones completely, and most still allow students to use phones sometimes during the day. Research suggests school-issued devices are also a major distraction.
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James Farrell/WFAEMore than 80 high school students from across the country spent this week chopping, whipping, stirring and boiling at Johnson & Wales University, getting a crash course in the culinary arts as they consider future careers. -
James Farrell / WFAESchool nutrition officials from across the country gathered in Charlotte this week to share ideas and explore new products as they prepare for potential changes to federal school meal standards.
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Public schools in North Carolina are facing billions of dollars in unfunded school construction projects, and a lottery-supported grant program is only able to address a fraction of the requests it receives. -
Gaston County commissioners voted Tuesday to provide an additional $5 million to Gaston County Schools, weeks after approving a flat budget for the district and promising to revisit funding later. -
New NC budget included provision that previously failed to pass, intended to make details of university sexual misconduct cases private. -
The state has formalized the nonprofit as the official provider for its Feminine Hygiene Products program, shifting from a school-grant model to statewide distribution based on the number of female students in grades six through 12. -
State Superintendent Mo Green says a new law banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in public schools is likely to raise “genuine questions” for educators as they work to comply. -
The newly approved state budget includes what officials describe as the largest teacher raises in 15 years. But the impact on teacher pay in North Carolina varies widely depending on experience. -
Officials estimate less than 1% of course sections will be eligible for Workforce Pell. -
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is rolling out a new app designed to help families track their students’ bus rides. -
Davidson College says it will offer free tuition to many low- and middle-income families beginning in the fall of 2027. -
Legislators left the 20-year initiative, which supported tens of thousands of community college students, out of the state budget.
