- North Carolina’s Medical School Boom
by Morgan Casey
New schools in Charlotte and Fayetteville—and soon Wilmington—could help ease the state’s doctor shortage.
- Bladen County School Closure Puts Summer Camp at Risk
by Sarah Nagem
Men and Women United for Youth and Families hosts a 10-week program at East Arcadia School, which will close in June.
- Data Point: How Many Border Belt Students Get Private School Vouchers?
by Sarah Nagem
More students in Bladen, Columbus, Robeson, and Scotland counties received taxpayer-funded Opportunity Scholarships this year.
- Border Belt Schools Say They Need More Local Money to Fill Budget Gaps
by Sarah Nagem
Meanwhile, county leaders say they are also struggling to keep up with rising costs for services.
- Teachers From Across N.C. Rally for More Pay, Better Funding
by Carli Brosseau
At least 20 districts closed on Friday as thousands of educators gathered outside the General Assembly for the “Kids Over Corporations” event.