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North Carolinians can soon use grants to pay for non-degree programs | WPTF FM 92. 9 / AM 680
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (916+ words) College," it says, could cost you nothing." The planned marketing slogan is a reference to the most dramatic expansion in more than 50 years of federal grants for education after high school " and the reality that few consumers know they could…...
Senate joins House override on Educational Choice for Children Act
1+ mon, 20+ hour ago (281+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (NCN News) " The State Senate Wednesday (June 3) joined the House in overriding Governor Josh Stein's veto on an education bill. The Senate voted to override the veto of House Bill 87, known as the Educational Choice for Children Act." "It…...
EPA: Poe Hall can be torn down
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (194+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (WPTF) " There's been a new development in the controversial Poe Hall building on the N. C. State campus, which some say caused cancers for faculty, staff and students who used the building frequently "We are pleased that we have received approval…...
Study reveals gaps for accessing youth programs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (244+ words) The'Afterschool Alliance'gathered feedback from parents nationwide, including in North Carolina. More than half said they do not have access to a structured summer experience for their child, with cost cited as the top barrier. Elizabeth Anderson, senior director of the'North…...
House overrides veto on school choice bill
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (128+ words) RALEIGH, N. C." (NCN News) "- The Republican State House has overridden Governor Josh Stein's" veto of a school choice bill, with the help of two former Democrats. The lower chamber voted to override the veto "the Educational Choice for Children Act. This…...
Carver to lead community colleges again
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (137+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (NCN News) "- As they continue to search for a permanent replacement, the State Board of Community Colleges have named an interim president." The board has chosen Bill Carver to serve as the system's interim president, effective July 1. The former…...
Caterpillar adding jobs in Sanford
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (138+ words) SANFORD, N. C. (WPTF) " Heavy machinery maker Caterpillar says it plans to add about 600 jobs at its Sanford facility. The company is looking to fill production roles across assembly, logistics and fabrication'on all shifts. Caterpillar says these jobs offer competitive pay, benefits…...
Canvas reaches deal to delete stolen data
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (254+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (NCN News) " Instructure, the company behind the online learning system Canvas, has reached a deal with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack. The breach caused chaos for students, many in the middle of finals. Instructure announced Monday…...
State Representative Introduces the Fair Share for Public Schools Act
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (411+ words) Democratic North Carolina Representative Allen Buansi says that North Carolina public education is in a crisis. He spoke to reporters Monday about new legislation he has introduced called the Fair Share for Public Schools Act. He gave some facts about…...
Public school data breach may impact many: what we know
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (306+ words) RALEIGH, N. C. (NCN News) " A data breach last month may be impacting students and staff in the public schools statewide. According to the school district on Tuesday (May 5), Wake County Public School System and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction…...