Education

Wake pulling up the welcome mat at some schools because of new class-size rules

More than two-dozen Wake County elementary schools will stop accepting new transfer students to meet the state’s smaller K-3 class sizes.

Education

UNC protest against Silent Sam now moving to campus store and restaurants

A month long boycott of dining venues and the student store is aimed at getting administrators’ attention for student demands to remove the Silent Sam Confederate statue on campus.

Education

Disputed UNC course about big-time college sports will be offered again

UNC-Chapel Hill administrators initially declined to schedule the course on the history of big-time college sports this year, prompting outcry from faculty and free speech groups. The course, taught by a frequent critic of administration, will now be offered in the spring.

Education

Which eight Wake County schools could change calendars in 2018?

Six schools in eastern Wake and Garner could switch to the traditional calendar and two could become multi-track year-round schools.

Education

Professional Certification - Your Pathway to a Better Paying Job

A professional certification is becoming more valuable in today's workplace, because employers value a standardized set of skills and qualifications to perform the job - especially in the fields of IT and healthcare.

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Educated women make a difference

Saint Mary's School was founded on the belief an educated woman makes a difference, Saint Mary's continues to challenge girls to embrace the habits of a lifelong learner and guides them in building a foundation for college and life.

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Education Guide Series

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Why there’s no school Thursday for most Wake County students

Thursday is a teacher workday at Wake County’s traditional-calendar schools so students can have off on the Jewish holy day of Rosh Hashanah.

Education

Some principals face big pay cuts. What does that mean for your kid’s school?

North Carolina now pays principals based on how their schools perform instead of on their experience, which could lead to pay cuts for some principals.

Education

NC Community College System looks for a new president after sudden resignation

The NC Community College System will begin a search next month for a president to succeed Jimmie Williamson, whose resignation was announced in July after only a year on the job.

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NC principals may retire to avoid pay cuts

Matt Wight, principal of Apex Friendship High School, says experienced principals may take early retirement instead of taking potential state pay cuts of $10,000 or more.

Education

Hear from an NC college student and DACA Dreamer

Christo Armando, who attends Wingate University while legally residing in North Carolina under the DACA program, talks with College Town about President Trump’s recent decision.

Education

Durham Public Schools to parents: Give new school starting times more time

Fifty-three percent of Durham Public Schools high school parents said they prefer the old schedule. Twenty-seven percent want to keep the current schedule.

Education

UNC’s revamped board sends a clear message: change is on the way

A majority of the UNC Board of Governors is pushing for significant changes, including lower tuition, more scrutiny of UNC President Margaret Spellings’ staff and the possibility of moving headquarters away from Chapel Hill. Faculty warn that the board is on a path of extreme intervention into UNC’s academic mission.

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Judges delay giving NC superintendent control over the education department

A three-judge panel granted a request to delay by 30 days its ruling giving N.C. Superintendent Mark Johnson more control over the running of public schools.