Cabarrus County Schools

North Carolina urges school districts to stop fearing artificial intelligence and teach staff and students to use AI wisely.

SparkNC launched labs in 17 North Carolina school districts this fall, hoping to transform the way high schools prepare students for high-tech careers.

Most of North Carolina's 1.5 million students return to classes today, but the scramble to hire teachers for them is far from over.

North Carolina's school growth measure highlights schools that made outstanding progress during a school year. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools dominates the top of that list.

The Cabarrus County school board voted Monday to start classes in early August next year, defying the late-August date required by North Carolina's school calendar law.

The latest North Carolina test scores show Union County Public Schools outperformed most districts while Gaston County trailed. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools has huge racial gaps.

School board chairs in Union County, Cabarrus County and Iredell-Statesville Schools aren't seeking reelection this year. Instead, all three are pursuing county commissioner seats.

Cabarrus County Schools and Atrium Health will open a new early college high school in August. It lets students earn free credits and prepare for health science careers.

Enrollment in North Carolina public school districts remains well below pre-pandemic levels, while charter schools continue to grow. State officials had predicted a rebound as students returned to in-person classes this year.

North Carolina teachers must spend 80 hours a year learning new strategies based on the science of reading. Leaders scramble to find time and money to support them, saying teachers are exhausted but kids need the help.