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As more students use AI, governor's advisory council discusses responsible integration in classrooms
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (1404+ words) A recent survey from Common Sense Media found that 70% of teenagers have used at least one generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool, and the World Economic Forum projects that 65% of children who entered primary school in 2016 will ultimately end up working…...
National survey of parents identifies barriers to family well-being
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (755+ words) A new survey shows households with children under age 18 are experiencing economic strain, with parents suffering from depression, burnout, and hopelessness." Capita launched the new national survey, Quarterly Insights from American Families, in partnership with YouGov. The survey will be…...
Child care in Gov. Stein's 'critical needs' budget
1+ week, 3+ day ago (510+ words) I've been in my happy place this week " on the road and in classrooms. I've met extraordinary, committed early educators and bright, silly children. As always, thank you for welcoming me into your communities. Back in Raleigh, things are ramping…...
State early childhood director updates legislators on child care loss and large waitlist growth for subsidies
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1454+ words) North Carolina has experienced a 13% net loss of child care programs since 2019, with record lows of licensed care expected in the next year, said Candace Witherspoon, director of the Division of Child Development and Early Education (DCDEE) to legislators Tuesday....
Wake County student wins state poetry recitation competition
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (542+ words) Caliyah McCall, a junior at Knightdale High School in Wake County, has been announced as the winner of the 2026 North Carolina Poetry Out Loud competition, according to a press release. Over 30 students from 15 high schools and organizations statewide participated in…...
School breakfast is not like you remember, and that's a good thing
2+ week, 6+ day ago (650+ words) National School Breakfast Week "celebrates the important role a nutritious school breakfast plays in helping students start their day ready to learn, grow, and succeed" and spotlights the leadership of the "dedicated school nutrition professionals who fuel students every morning....
'Hungry kids are not going to learn': See how these students benefit from universal school breakfast
3+ week, 2+ day ago (1249+ words) Please email Hannah Vinueza McClellan at [email'protected] if you have any questions. Before the school day begins, hundreds of thousands of students across North Carolina eat school breakfast " in the cafeteria, in the classroom, from grab-and-go kiosks, and more. In…...
High expectations in two languages: How North Newton’s dual immersion model is driving literacy growth
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1163+ words) Please email Hannah Vinueza McClellan at [email'protected] if you have any questions. At North Newton Elementary School, dual immersion is not a program tucked inside a master schedule. It is the foundation of the school's culture. As a K-5 global school…...
New resource for families preparing students for kindergarten
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (914+ words) Please email Hannah Vinueza McClellan at [email'protected] if you have any questions. Please include the following canonical tag in the of the republished story. Learn more about canonical tags and how to add them to your page. This includes the…...
Perspective | Proximity: A powerful pathway to student success
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (525+ words) Please email Hannah Vinueza McClellan at [email'protected] if you have any questions. Please include the following canonical tag in the of the republished story. Learn more about canonical tags and how to add them to your page. This includes the…...