Most public school districts in the Border Belt saw academic gains last school year, but scores were below pre-pandemic and statewide figures. Read more Continue reading Most Border Belt schools see academic gains, but still lag behind pre-pandemic scores

As a new school year begins, more students don’t have the required vaccinations that effectively stop the spread of preventable diseases.Read more Continue reading More Border Belt students get religious exemptions for vaccines

Uncertainty surrounding federal money for schools has led to sleepless nights and contingency plans for school leaders in rural southeastern NC.Read more Continue reading With new year, Border Belt school leaders are frustrated by federal funding whiplash