NC: Early Childhood Education
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Parents, teachers voice concerns over rejecting federal funds for NC schools
From gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson to Superintendent of Public Instruction hopeful Michele Morrow, some Republicans running for office have …
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
NC voucher bill sparks debate over public school funding, equity
Advocates for public education are reacting to the North Carolina House passing legislation to funnel millions of state dollars into private school vo…
NC teachers spend big on classroom supplies amid low pay
Classroom supplies are taking a toll on teachers in North Carolina. A new survey showed despite earning around 5% less than they did a decade ago…
As court decision looms, a push for better NC school funding
As summer winds down and North Carolina students prepare to return to school, the focus shifts to the urgent need for better public education funding…
Report Highlights NC Needs for More & Better Child Care
Families in North Carolina are in critical need of more and better child care options, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book, released today …
Child-Care Crisis Hindering North Carolina's Economy
The state's unemployment rate for women with children younger than age 6 has reached nearly 4%, and according to a new report, around 400,000 parents …
NC Grants Focus on Easing Racial Disparities in Early Learning
RALEIGH, N.C. - In some North Carolina counties, high poverty levels mean kids and parents lack access to quality pre-K learning. Some groups are …
Carolina del Norte enfoca subvenciones en disparidades en nivel preescolar
RALEIGH, NC - En algunos condados de Carolina del Norte, los altos niveles de pobreza significan que los niños y los padres no tienen acceso a …
Report: Missed Well Visits Put Kids at Risk for Communicable Diseases
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Parents should catch their kids up on missed doctor visits, and in some cases, vaccinations, to protect themselves and their …
Pandemic-Relief Measures Can Help More NC Kids
RALEIGH, N.C. -- New survey data offer a clear picture of how North Carolina kids and families are faring, both before and after the pandemic…
Survey: Resources Scarce for NC Parents of Young Kids
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- A new survey of more than 200 North Carolina parents of young children finds a lot of concern - and at times, panic and even …
Report: Affordable Childcare Crisis Could Cost NC Billions
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Fewer than 1 in 3 parents of young children has access to quality, affordable childcare during the pandemic, according to a new …