UNC receives poor rating in diversity report
A recent report by the University of Southern California's Race and Equity Center suggested minority students at UNC-Chapel Hill are poorly represented on campus.
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Hurricane Michael set to hit N.C. communities already in recovery
Following Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Michael has the state preparing to weather another storm while their communities are still in recovery.
N.C. sex education is lacking in consent education
While North Carolina may be one of the few states to have requirements about discussing consent, the execution of these requirements is lacking in many school districts.
Congress passes budget increases for Department of Education
“The power of the purse is one of Congress’ greatest duties, and we will continue to work on the appropriations bills that remain,” said U.S. Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-N.C., the chairperson of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
You can now fill out the FAFSA on your smartphone
In an effort to make the process of applying for federal financial aid more accessible, the U.S. Department of Education released a FAFSA mobile app called myStudentAid on Monday.
Employers say college graduates are not prepared for career advancement
According to the study, 57 percent of executives and 60 percent of hiring managers believe recent college graduates have the ability to succeed in entry-level positions, but not in higher-level positions.
NC receives poor rating in new Alliance for Excellent Education report
According to a new report, NC failed to account for certain student groups when assessing overall economic support.
'The sport is literally dying': Local high schools grapple with football's decline
"I feel like if this dies, some of these kids won't do anything else. For some of them, this is their only sport."
Updated: Buses, groceries and more — what's open now?
The latest information on evacuations, shelters, grocery stores, transportation and canceled events ahead of Hurricane Florence.
Free speech is protected on public campuses like UNC, but isn't guaranteed elsewhere
As emails from UNC administrators reaffirming their support of First Amendment rights become almost a weekly tradition, students at other universities struggle to make their voices heard.
Local schools celebrate the impact of arts on young students
If you did band, orchestra, studio art, chorus or even photography in grade school, you probably appreciated the creative break from calculus or Shakespeare. That's why Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools is working to keep the arts in public schools.
UNC receives top ranking from Wall Street Journal for best value in public education
UNC ranked second on the Wall Street Journal's list of best-valued schools in the U.S.
Dual-enrollment programs prepare high school students for college life
North Carolina's dual-enrollment program gives students an edge going into their college career.
Education report classifies N.C.'s math standards as 'weak'
“North Carolina’s recent revision of state standards actually didn’t make a lot of individual standards clearer than they were when we originally adopted. But I don’t think that they actually improved the rigor of standards, and that’s really what we should be concerned about — that the rigor remains mediocre at best.”
DeVos seeks to rescind Obama Administration policies regarding sexual misconduct
Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos seeks to change the way public universities are required to handle sexual misconduct cases, in some cases putting additional pressure on the accusing party.
Large and small changes coming to higher education: here's what you should know
Many students are coming back from summer break to find changes to higher education policy.
Meet CHCCS's three newest principals
The district is excited to have a fresh perspective and renewed energy.
First Lady Cooper visits Durham camps that feed N.C. children's minds and bodies
“It’s never been a problem about not having enough food. The problem has always been about getting food to people who need it.”
Chapel Hill High strikes gold with new renovations
The existing auditorium and gymnasium buildings will be connected by a new academic building to form a single facility.
Duke Energy grant to Northside Elementary aims to immerse students in nature science
Northside Elementary will host a pilot science program that encourages students to ask questions and interact with their environment.
