Senior Victoria Jimenez-Higdon shares her story.
Celebrate the Good
Every parent wants the same thing: the best pathway for their child.
Not the best pathway in the abstract — the right one for their kid, with their needs, in their community.
How NC’s alternative preparation pathways helped Shaneta Little find her calling.
In this reflective essay, Valencia Abbott, the North Carolina and National History Teacher of the Year<
North Carolina school and summer nutrition programs go above and beyond to make a difference. Their outstanding efforts to support students’ success in and out of the classroom are being recognized at the state and national level.
The new year ahead offers limitless possibilities for North Carolina public school students, educators and staff members. Below, our North Carolina Teacher and Principal of the Year networks are sharing what they have in store for 2026.
As the year comes to a close, we asked our North Carolina Teacher and Principal of the Year networks to share their highlights from 2025.
Symbols of Resilience in the Northwest.
This fall, State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green and other leaders hosted launch events in each region of the state for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education’s joint strategic plan, “Achieving Educational Excellence.”
Educators in each region are sharing their reflections about the tour stops.
Enka Intermediate School recently wrapped up its annual bike safety unit with a hands-on learning event that combined physical activity, community service and student leadership.
Five teams of high school students from across the state will cultivate culinary creativity in the 2026 North Carolina Jr. Chef Competition.
Sandhills Shines Through the Rain.
This fall, State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green and other leaders hosted launch events in each region of the state for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education’s joint strategic plan, “Achieving Educational Excellence.”
Educators in each region are sharing their reflections about the tour stops.
This fall, State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green and other leaders hosted launch events in each region of the state for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and the State Board of Education’s joint strategic plan, “Achieving Educational Excellence.”
Educators in each region are sharing their reflections about the tour stops.
Across our state, students are using their voices and their creativity to inform, inspire and innovate. Whether they are reporting in their school’s newspaper, amplifying stories through a podcast or recording and producing in the studio, North Carolina students continue to demonstrate the power of media literacy, storytelling and student leadership.
The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC) is a diverse group of high school students who advise state education leaders on topics that affect public school students.
“Super senior” Alyssa Hasan is set to graduate high school with an associate degree and certificate from Nash Community College