NC: Youth
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…
Report shows NC youth left behind despite sentencing reforms
Efforts to reform juvenile sentencing in the U.S. have made significant strides but a new report showed North Carolina is not keeping up. A study by …
NC college stresses preparing students for ever-changing workforce
In a fast-changing job market, one North Carolina university is helping students through early engagement and long-term support. A new report …
NC group works to boost financial literacy for youths
Young people are increasingly falling into debt through "Buy Now, Pay Later" apps and cash advance phone offers, much as with payday loans before …
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…
NC dentists stress importance of children's dental health during summer
As summer kicks into full gear, North Carolina dentists stressed the importance of maintaining children's dental health. Dr. Miranda Kalaskey…
NC kids face challenges at school, but rising economic well-being
A new report sheds light on children's well-being in North Carolina, and highlights the need for greater academic support. According to the latest …
Report: NC works to keep kids on Medicaid health coverage
A new report showed North Carolina is one of only a few states taking a cautious approach to removing families with children from Medicaid since the p…
Report reveals inequities in NC school voucher system
School vouchers in North Carolina were intended to expand educational options for low-income families. However, the report "NC School Vouchers: Using …
NC's college-bound students face FAFSA delays
The revamp of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid - or FAFSA - was supposed to streamline the process for college hopefuls this fall…