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Opinion: Why Mo Green is the education leader I’m choosing for my kids and my state

In 2022, as a candidate endorsed by extremist group Moms for Liberty, she ran for a seat on the Wake County School Board and lost. In her current race, she’s again endorsed by Moms for Liberty, and proposes eliminating the State Board of Education and forcing children with special needs into separate classrooms where they’ll “just focus on learning life skills.” 

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Op-Ed: For Latinos, ‘parent’s rights’ should be about support and respect

There’s a big myth about Latino parents held by many that they don’t want to be involved in their children’s education. The reality is much more complex. They face many barriers to getting to the table with those in charge of their children’s education, including working several jobs, lacking childcare or transportation, or navigating healthcare challenges. 

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Raleigh, NC - USA - 6-7-2024: Poe Hall on the campus of NC State University. The building is suspected of containing harmful PCB chemicals with links to cancer

Fight continues for justice over PCB exposure at NC State

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Members of the North Carolina State University community are still seeking justice over cancer-causing toxins which caused the closure of one of its buildings.
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One year after Helene, NC program teaches students resilience

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As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene's devastating landfall approaches, a program in western North Carolina schools is helping students cope with the tragedy.
camping on duke university is one of nc's 11 bizarre university traditions

11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive

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From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges. 
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Trump administration freezes $108M at Duke amid inquiry into alleged racial discrimination

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Duke is the latest school to have its funding held up as the government investigates allegations of antisemitism and diversity, equity and inclusion policies the administration says are unlawful.
Back to school shopping in NC

5 ways to save on back-to-school shopping in North Carolina

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The average American is going to spend more than $800 this year on back-to-school shopping. Yikes. Here’s how to do it without breaking the bank in North Carolina.