A North Carolina Senate committee on April 29 advanced Senate Bill 840, which would scrap the Praxis Core entrance exam for teacher preparation programs, loosen the licensure exam timeline, and ease the path for out-of-state teachers seeking NC licensure.
Gov. Josh Stein and other state officials held a press conference Tuesday afternoon, deemed an “NC Strong Update,” to give an overview of initiatives that the governor’s office and other state agencies are implementing in areas including AI, the biotech industry, public education, and disaster preparedness.
The Democrat-controlled North Carolina Board of Education is blasting a new law that would expand the authority of the Charter Schools Review Board to approve rules and policies for charter schools.
The NC Senate on April 30 voted through a bill that would give local public school districts increased flexibility in setting their school calendars.
“The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has taken a more measured approach rather than reacting hastily,” Green said.
As North Carolina’s senior senator, Thom Tillis finds himself in a complicated position ahead of his 2026 re-election campaign. While he has demonstrated political resilience in his past races, he again faces growing scrutiny from within his own party, a potential Democratic challenger with deep fundraising capabilities, and the ever-present influence of President Donald Trump in Republican primaries.
In one of the most closely watched statewide races of the night in North Carolina, Democrat Mo Green has emerged victorious over Republican Michele Morrow in the race for NC’s state superintendent of public instruction, according to unofficial results from the NC State Board of Election. With all precincts reporting and Green leading by approximately...
Republican candidate for North Carolina’s superintendent of public instruction Michelle Morrow is accusing her opponent, Democrat Mo Green, of covering up the beating of a student when he was superintendent of Guilford County Schools.
Students should have objective and comprehensive facts presented to them about important issues and then come to a conclusion after applying their own critical thinking.
RALEIGH – The presidential race is tighter than ever in North Carolina. In the first Carolina Journal Poll following the presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris (entering the field just hours after the second assassination attempt), Trump’s lead has shrunk to 0.3 points – well within the poll’s ±3.99%...
The North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) has sent a letter to the campaign of Michele Morrow, Republican candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction, demanding they cease use of an image of an apple in campaign materials, citing trademark infringement. “Please be advised that this use of the apple and phrases referencing education in your...
Get Reminded When We Go LIVE on Election Night!
