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One in four North Carolina teachers leave the profession in their first year
North Carolina teacher attrition rates were up about 4% last year compared to the year before. Officials say the data indicates a need for stronger beginning teacher support.
High turnover among support services workers hurts NC families
The acute need for more direct support professionals is being felt by seniors, people with disabilities, and their families.
1 student hospitalized after dorm shooting places North Carolina university on lockdown
A student was hospitalized after reports of a shooting at a residence hall at North Carolina Central University, a university spokesperson said.
'Life-changing' social services program marks two-year anniversary
A state social services program called Healthy Opportunities Pilots (HOP) is celebrating its two-year anniversary.
The program offers assistance in food, housing, transportation, and domestic violence services, primarily in rural counties.
Many eligible North Carolina school voucher applicants won't get awards
A massive spike in applications to North Carolina’s school voucher program means most higher-income families won’t receive financial help for the coming year even though the General Assembly did away with income caps on the program.
High Point City Council approves organization to help implement reparations report
The National Institute of Minority Economic Development's Research, Policy and Impact Center will help the city of High Point prioritize policy recommendations in its reparations report.
Toyota USA Foundation announces $2 million for Guilford and Randolph County Schools
The Toyota USA Foundation announced today a $2 million investment in Guilford and Randolph County Schools. The funds will go toward preparing students for careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
RiverRun International Film Festival lineup set highlighting BIPOC stories
The RiverRun International Film Festival will screen nearly 200 new films this year including several curated by the festival's first BIPOC Fellow, Sudanese filmmaker Fatima Wardy.
New regulations for short-term rentals goes into effect in Greensboro
A new, set of rules for short-term rentals and their owners aim to help the city of Greensboro regulate these properties better.