UNC anti-immigration group loses faculty sponsor
The UNC Chapel Hill student organization that caused a stir on campus by bringing in two anti-immigration speakers has lost its faculty sponsor.
Most Wake kids aren't bused far, study finds
A new Wake County school system report says the overwhelming majority of students attend schools near where they live, potentially undercutting arguments from critics who complain about the district busing children far from home.
Handling students illegally in Wake schools
The school system could crack down on students who are illegally attending school in Wake.
Candiates lining up for Gill school board seat
The game of guessing who wants to replace Rosa Gill on the school board is well underway.
Commish: High school on Erwin Road 'insane'
County commissioner Becky Heron has a definite opinion about Durham Public Schools' notion to build a new high school at Cornwallis and Erwin roads.
Suspended Carver principal quits
The principal of Carver Elementary School has resigned following her suspension over a reported incident with a student, according to Wake County school officials.
Chapel Hill High basketball coach's job saved
The Chapel Hill-Carrboro school board has approved a teaching position for the basketball coach at Chapel Hill High School.
Rosa Gill praised at last school board meeting
The love was flowing Tuesday for Rosa Gill at her last meeting as a school board member.
Lawmakers: NC gov wants up to $1.5B in new taxes
Gov. Beverly Perdue says as much as $1.5 billion in new taxes are needed next year to protect public education and other services, lawmakers confirmed Wednesday.
Teaching program grads go unhired
New college graduates who were enticed into teaching careers by state scholarships and prospects of a pushover job market are now facing closed classroom doors.
Duke to start Central Campus renovations
Though the recession has brought a halt to new large-scale building projects at Duke, the university is moving forward with some renovations on its lackluster Central Campus.
School board working on early dismissal policy
The Wake school board is scheduled to introduce a new policy on professional learning communities that will coincide with the weekly early dismissals that will start in July.
Graduations: when, where
Here are today's high school graduation ceremonies.
School board's Gill chosen for House seat
The leadership of the Wake County Democratic Party picked Wake County School Board Chairwoman Rosa Gill on Thursday to serve out the term of state Rep. Dan Blue.
Court to determine if bankruptcy hearing needed
The Supreme Court will decide whether student loans can be dismissed through bankruptcy with just a notice to the collector instead of a hearing proving that paying the money back would cause an "undue hardship."
Police/Fire tuition waivers for community colleges may be saved
A N.C. House budget proposal brokered late this week brought at least a temporary measure of relief to community college officials and local police and fire chiefs alike.
Wake school board must replace Rosa Gill
The school board will soon have to determine a procedure for naming a replacement for Rosa Gill, who was tapped by the leadership of the Wake County Democratic Party to fill a vacancy in the state House.
Education secretary to visit Cary
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will be in Cary this weekend for what his office is calling a "major policy speech" focusing on international standards for school achievement.
NC man to be offered Central Arkansas presidency
The University of Central Arkansas presidency will be offered to the chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, the UCA board decided Thursday.
SC band director charged with sex with NC student
A band teacher at a South Carolina middle school has been arrested and accused of having sex with a North Carolina student.
60 Durham teachers dodge layoffs
Durham Public Schools system has found jobs for all but 22 probationary teachers scheduled to be laid off by budget cuts.
Budget cuts spell end for Milburn
Students walked across the stage at a Richard Milburn High School graduation for the last time Wednesday night.
School year ends in uncertainty
Educators, parents and students wonder who will still have jobs and what other electives and arts programs will be cut to save money.
Wake to look for magnet school money
Wake's three newest magnet schools could be in line for millions in federal dollars.
Wake looks at afternoon bus policy
It looks like parents aren't going to have quite as much flexibility as they would have hoped having their kids ride different buses in the afternoon.
Recession strikes even grad projects
The recession could keep thousands of Wake County high school students from having to complete a major graduation research project -- at least for the next few years.
Triangle seniors prepare for graduation
The payoff for 13 years of education will come this week for thousands of Triangle high school seniors who will walk across the stage at graduation ceremonies.
Group endorses Chris Malone for Wake school board
The Wake Schools Community Alliance isn't wasting any time making an endorsement in the District 1 school board race.
Garner school will open on schedule Wednesday
Rand Road Elementary School is expected to open on time Wednesday after students were sent home early today when the air conditioning system failed.
School office site to get new roof
The Lincoln Center Central Office of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools will be closed from June 15 to Aug. 14 for renovation.
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