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A veteran father is raising urgent concerns about youth suicide prevention in Haywood County Schools, calling for more relatable outreach that truly connects with students.

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Parent criticizes district messaging on youth suicide, urges board to adopt child-facing outreach
A Haywood County parent urged the school board to adopt more child-focused suicide-prevention messaging and better family notification after reporting concerns about his daughter's decline and what he said are adult‑oriented signs in district buildings.
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February 14, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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Henderson County schools are set to revolutionize their connectivity with a $1.2 million Wi-Fi upgrade, thanks to E-rate funding covering 80% of the costs!

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Henderson County schools approve $1.2 million Wi‑Fi upgrade; E‑rate to cover majority
The Henderson County Board of Public Education approved a roughly $1.2 million purchase from CDW‑G to replace about 1,200 wireless access points across the district; staff said E‑rate funding will cover approximately 80% and state procedures will cover much of the remainder, leaving no significant local out‑of‑pocket cost.
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February 12, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Wake County Public Schools is revolutionizing safety with a new plain-language emergency protocol and an advanced panic-alert app, ensuring everyone knows exactly what to do in a crisis.

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Wake County schools describe new plain-language emergency protocol and rollout of Rave panic app
Wake County Public Schools officials described adopting a plain-language Standard Response Protocol, expanding the opt-in Rave panic/communication app and coordinating emergency shelters with Wake County Emergency Management. The committee approved meeting minutes and voted to enter closed session to develop prevention plans under state statute.
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February 12, 2026 at 4:41 AM
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Wake County Schools is on a transformative journey, planning to relocate and renovate over 600 mobile classrooms while addressing significant capacity challenges ahead of a critical 2026 bond referendum.

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Wake County Schools details plan to remove trailers, update mobile-unit costs and tie projects to 2026 bond planning
District staff told the Facilities Committee it has more than 600 mobile classroom units (about 19,000 seats, ~11% of capacity) and presented a multi-year plan to remove and relocate units during renovations; staff connected trailer removals and new-school placeholders to a November 2026 bond referendum that would fund FY 2028–29 projects.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:54 AM
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Anson County Schools is gearing up for a transformative educational strategy with new literacy training, close-reading methods, and a pilot tutoring program aiming to boost student success by 2026!

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Anson County Schools outlines strategic plan, literacy training and a pilot high-dosage tutoring program
District leaders told the board they completed 12 focus groups and are moving forward with strategic planning; staff described required LETRS/letters training, a close-reading emphasis and a Union County–style high-dosage tutoring pilot (3–4 students for 25–30 minutes daily) targeted for expansion by the 2026–27 school year, and gave an update on the new middle school punch list and transition planning.
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February 7, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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The Nash County Board of Education just approved a significant expansion of school resource officers, adding five new positions and securing funding through 2028!

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Board approves multiyear SRO MOUs, sets staggered end dates and funding limits
The Nash County Board of Education approved amended multiyear memoranda of understanding for school resource officers, setting Nash County agreements to end June 30, 2027 and City of Rocky Mount agreements to end June 30, 2028, after clarifying funding limits and MOU history.
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February 7, 2026 at 6:19 AM
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Wake County's leaders are charting a bold new device strategy to enhance learning while managing budget pressures—could this reshape the future of education in the district?

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Wake County unveils draft post‑pandemic device strategy; board asks for faster pilots and parent input
District leaders proposed a five‑principle device strategy (learning‑driven use, access, support, stewardship, adaptability), near‑term pilots (leasing, accidental damage protection, usage study) and longer‑term options including pre‑K/K realignment and a BYOD opt‑out approach. Trustees pressed for faster savings, teacher and parent surveys, and clarity on Promethean panel use by grade.
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February 7, 2026 at 1:33 AM
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Wake County's magnet programs are pivotal in enhancing educational opportunities and integration, but as federal funding winds down, the future sustainability is under scrutiny.

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Wake County reviews magnet program ROI as Project Nexus grant nears end
Wake County Public School System leaders presented an overview of the district’s 61 magnet programs, highlighted national awards and described Project Nexus (a 2021 MSAP grant) as it approaches its March 30, 2026 end date. Board members pressed staff about access, transportation, sustainability and staffing after grants end.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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Union County Public Schools is on the verge of revolutionizing college and career readiness for grades 6-12 with the recommendation to adopt Major Clarity as a unified platform!

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UCPS committee recommends Major Clarity platform be sent to full board for approval to unify college and career planning
Union County Public Schools staff recommended adopting Major Clarity as a unified college-and-career platform for grades 6–12 and the curriculum committee voted Jan. 28 to send the recommendation to the full board. Staff said the three-year recommendation followed a selection process involving principals, counselors and CDCs.
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February 1, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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The Union County Public Schools are on the brink of a transformative 2026 strategic plan that prioritizes community feedback and innovative solutions for student success!

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UCPS bid committee forwards 2026 strategic plan executive summary to full board after presentation
The Union County Public Schools bid committee heard a presentation on the district's 2026 strategic plan executive summary, including stakeholder input and priorities, and voted 4-0 to forward the summary to the full board for approval; implementation would begin in March if approved.
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January 31, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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Craven County Schools is bracing for potential funding cuts of up to $10 million, prompting urgent discussions on budget strategies and facilities planning.

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District warns of up to $10 million in possible state and federal reductions; proposes position audit and facilities planning
Craven County Schools staff told the board to plan for possible combined state and federal funding reductions of roughly $10 million for the upcoming school year, cited declining ADM and ESSER-funded recurring positions, and recommended a position audit and aligned facilities/strategic planning.
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January 30, 2026 at 10:07 PM
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District leaders are tackling chronic absenteeism and teacher retention head-on with innovative strategies that are already showing promising results!

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New Hanover principals describe tactics to reduce chronic absenteeism as district expands retention programs
Principals and district staff presented tiered attendance interventions and teacher-retention programs; early data showed improved attendance at participating schools and HR reported retention above state average but persistent mid-career attrition near year five.
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January 30, 2026 at 7:11 AM
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Haywood County Schools is navigating a delicate balance of mental health support amid dwindling grant funds, raising concerns about the future of essential services.

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Haywood County Schools reports modest changes to mental‑health staffing as grant funding wanes
Superintendent Dr. Putnam told the board the district added one school psychologist and maintains counselors and nurses while some grant-funded support positions may decline; Dogwood grant funding for middle‑school supports is running low and staff are seeking alternatives.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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Buncombe County Schools is proposing a new funding formula that promises more reliable revenue, but residents are demanding even more support for their underfunded public schools.

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Buncombe board hears plan for three‑year local funding formula as residents push for more money
Board presentation detailed a proposed three‑year local current expense funding formula that would use actual collected property and sales tax (not projections) and set a baseline allocation of 37.76% for schools; public commenters urged the board to seek higher funding and more stakeholder input.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Chatham County Schools face a critical financial challenge with a reported general-fund deficit exceeding $1 million and a staggering loss in their Child Nutrition Program, raising urgent questions about budget management.

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Auditor flags general-fund deficit and child-nutrition shortfall in Chatham County Schools audit
External auditors reported a 'clean and modified' financial opinion but identified a general-fund deficit that the district must appropriate and two budget-related compliance findings; the child nutrition program reported a multi-hundred-thousand-dollar loss and required a $592,000 transfer from the general fund last year.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:13 PM
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Exciting changes are coming to Johnston County Public Schools, including the unanimous approval for a major rebuild of Clayton High School and numerous other bond-funded projects!

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Johnston County Public Schools says 2024 bond projects are underway; BOE approved Clayton High rebuild
District narration describes construction progress at Cooper Academy, Swift Creek Elementary and Wilson’s Mills High School and lists multiple bond-funded projects; the Johnston County Board of Education voted unanimously on Oct. 28, 2025, to approve the Clayton High rebuild project, according to the district presenter.
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January 17, 2026 at 4:04 AM
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Durham Public Schools is celebrating a significant drop in student incidents and suspensions, but the road to consistent restorative practices is still a work in progress.

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DPS reports preliminary drop in incidents and suspensions; staff stress need for consistent restorative practice implementation
Durham Public Schools presented a Priority 2 update showing preliminary reductions in disciplinary incidents (19,972 to 14,161 year-over-year) and declines in restorative-practices and suspension assignments, while staff and board emphasized uneven implementation, data caveats and requests for disaggregated suspension data by infraction and grade level.
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January 17, 2026 at 3:45 AM
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Lee County Schools are seeing modest gains in ELA and math assessments, but caution is urged due to small sample sizes that may skew results.

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Lee County Schools reports modest gains on interim checks; presenters caution about small samples
District accountability staff reported mostly small increases on interim ELA and math check-ins across grade levels, noted volatility at small schools and explained how accelerated middle-school Math 1 takers affect high-school comparisons.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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Parents and teachers are rallying to save Massey Hill Classical High School and Anne Chestnut Middle School, arguing that closing them would devastate their unique academic programs and tight-knit communities.

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Parents, students and teachers urge board to keep Massey Hill and Anne Chestnut open amid consolidation study
Dozens of parents, students and teachers told the Cumberland County Board of Education they rely on Massey Hill Classical High School and Anne Chestnut Middle School for academic programs, small class sizes and specialized services, and urged the board to reject recommendations in the district consolidation study.
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January 16, 2026 at 6:38 PM
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The Cabarrus County Board of Education has officially chosen Rogers Builders as the construction manager for the highly anticipated Northwest Area Elementary School project!

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Cabarrus board approves Rogers Builders as construction manager at risk for Northwest Elementary
After a qualifications-based selection, the Cabarrus County Board of Education approved Rogers Builders as construction manager at risk for the new Northwest Area Elementary School; staff will begin contract negotiations and prepare a local government commission submission anticipated in April.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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Orange County Schools are gearing up for a major transformation with plans for a new 600-student elementary school backed by a $55 million budget and a pivotal interlocal agreement with the county.

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Board reviews interlocal agreement, funding buckets and plans for a 600-student elementary school
Board members and district staff debated changes in a proposed interlocal agreement with Orange County that will govern major 2024 bond projects through 2033; staff clarified the ILA covers major bond projects and outlined next steps for design contracts and a planned $55 million, 600‑student elementary school.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:22 PM
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Orange County Schools are facing a tough financial crunch as they navigate an uncertain state budget, leaving them with a projected shortfall of $200,000 and a decline in student funding.

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Orange County Schools keeps spending tight as state budget remains unsigned
District staff told the board the state has no approved budget, leaving schools to operate under continuation funding; administrators said salaries and benefits take 68% of local funds and flagged a roughly $200,000 shortfall and a drop to 6,733 funded students in FY27.
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January 15, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Caswell County Schools is poised to make critical HVAC and plumbing upgrades, but a $60,000 budget amendment sparks debate over funding strategies!

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Caswell County Schools board weighs $60,000 transfer for HVAC, flags county capital reserve and reimbursements
Board reviewed quarterly finance figures and a proposed $60,000 budget amendment to increase the HVAC/plumbing budget to $616,800, while debating use of county capital-reserve funds (referred to in the meeting as “8 88”) and awaiting reimbursements for several large projects.
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January 15, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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Snyder Electric is offering Robeson County Schools a chance to save at least 25% on utility bills while upgrading essential infrastructure—could this be the future of school funding?

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Snyder Electric presents energy-savings performance contract; committee to bring proposal to full board
Snyder Electric presented an energy-savings performance contracting (ESPC) proposal that would finance district-wide infrastructure upgrades using guaranteed utility savings; the construction committee agreed to add the ESPC item to the February full board meeting for further consideration and potential RFQ steps.
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January 15, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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Davie County Schools is set to transform its Beginning Teacher Support Program with a new model that boasts lower attrition rates and enhanced mentor support!

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Board reviews revised Beginning Teacher Support Program; district reports low BT attrition
Davie County presented a required five-year revision to its Beginning Teacher Support Program (three-year induction model), highlighted mentor stipends and supports, and calculated a district beginning-teacher attrition rate of 4.26% versus a statewide 12.92%. The board will consider the plan for approval next month.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:03 AM