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  • Data Point: Robeson County Schools Search for New Superintendent
    by Heidi Perez-Moreno
    August 4, 2026
    Here’s a look at the district by the numbers as the search begins to replace Freddie Williamson, who announced his retirement in June.
  • Funding Model for Students With Disabilities Leaves Some N.C. Schools Scrambling
    by Heidi Perez-Moreno
    July 28, 2026
    Public school leaders and advocates say the state should revamp the way it pays for exceptional children’s programs.
  • In Some Parts of N.C., Majority-Black Public Schools Are First on the Chopping Block
    by Heidi Perez-Moreno
    July 14, 2026
    Studies have found districts tend to close schools that serve minority students first. The closure of a Bladen County school highlights the impact.
  • UNC Pembroke Wants To Train More STEM Teachers
    by Sarah Nagem
    June 1, 2026
    A new program will offer free tuition to students who pledge to teach math and science in the Sandhills.
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    North Carolina’s Medical School Boom
    by Morgan Casey
    May 27, 2026
    New schools in Charlotte and Fayetteville—and soon Wilmington—could help ease the state’s doctor shortage.
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