Education stories in Raleigh–Durham

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The Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) faced scrutiny from a NC House Committee regarding library books for elementary students. Additionally, a former Chapel Hill police officer was arrested for allegedly planning a mass shooting in Louisiana. A suicide prevention event on campus was also highlighted.

Superintendent Rodney Trice testified before a North Carolina House committee regarding alleged violations of the Parents Bill of Rights. Lawmakers questioned the district's compliance with informing parents about student name and pronoun changes, as well as library content.

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North Carolina has been ranked 21st in the latest US public school rankings, raising concerns about the state's education funding and priorities. Despite having three major universities, critics argue that legislators are not investing enough in the future of education.

The UNC-Chapel Hill School of Civic Life and Leadership is embroiled in controversy as faculty demand clarity on policies and the release of an investigation report. Allegations against the dean remain unaddressed, raising questions about transparency and accountability.

Educators in North Carolina are rallying to address the ongoing teacher exodus, emphasizing the need for better investment in public schools. The Kids Over Corporations Rally highlights the struggles teachers face in maintaining their careers amid financial challenges.

Jordan High School in Durham was placed on lockdown due to a report of a possible weapon on campus. The lockdown was lifted after law enforcement found no credible threat.

A public records request has revealed a secretive effort by UNC to relocate the Dean Dome to North Campus. This coordinated initiative raises questions about transparency and decision-making at the university.

But, on Walnut Street, does anyone remember 3 log cabins that existed, they stood near an old barn that became that giant library, near Cary Elementary School. I have such a vivid memory of this, as does my mom and sister.

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The Wake County Public School System is working on its budget for the 2026-2027 school year, but proposals are meeting significant opposition. Parents and teachers are advocating for more funding to meet student needs.

Teachers in Wake County protested proposed budget cuts that could harm vulnerable students and reduce classroom support. The cuts include potential reductions in assistant principals and instructional support specialists.

Durham Public Schools will not hold classes on May 1 due to a surge in teacher absences as educators protest low pay in North Carolina. Thousands are expected to participate in the demonstration organized by the North Carolina Association of Educators.

Durham school administrators’ proposal to demolish three elementary schools and reassign those students has families and community members worried.   “It’s really a bitter pill to swallow, because Club is a neighborhood-based school,” Theresa Dowell Blackinton, a parent at Club Boulevard Elementary

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Anyone travelling to six forks road from nearby NC State campus or Avent Ferry Road

Character Studies is an INDY series about familiar faces around the Triangle—and the stories you may not know about them. If you frequently drive through downtown Durham or run around Duke University’s East Campus, you know who Josh Morin is. He’s that guy who runs while punching a ball that’s at

Looking for part-time jobs this summer- ideally not working with kids, but could be open to it. I'm very personable and friendly, and would love some sort of front desk / receptionist position. Worked at a cafe in college as well. Have also been thinking about doing Doordash / Instacart but not sure

Are the vast majority of UNC Chapel Hill kids in a bubble? by this I mean, are there a lot of out of touch people at UNC? It seems super down to earth and friendly there, but I’m just curious. I come from a wealthy city in CA where practically everyone in my HS is out of touch and very uppity, and a

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Hi everyone! Does anyone know what happened to CholaNad? Google says they’re temporarily closed and they haven’t been on campus.

Does anyone have a good source to confirm what I’ve been hearing is going in at University Place next? It’s just hearsay from friends, but I’ve heard it from multiple people lately. Barnes & Noble Starbucks Homegoods

The documents will be shown first at the Durham County Main Library and later at Duke University's Nasher Museum of Art.

Rebecca Sommer-Petersen and Julianne Kluk This Week: Rebecca Sommer-Petersen was born and raised in Winston-Salem and Chapel Hill. She spent her adult years in New York and Massachusetts, where she earned 2 master’s degrees from Boston University School of Theology. Rebecca has worked in a va

[Link: https://www.reddit.com/gallery/1spdrcy] Hi everyone! My name is Cheyenne, and I’m a dental hygiene student at Wake Tech in Raleigh. As part of my program, I’m required to find patients for the upcoming semester. I am specifically looking for people who have not had a dental cleaning in 2–3+

Just took my doggo to my vet for shots and walked out with a bill, no lie, equal to what I pay for my kid to take a class in college. I also noticed something new. They had a timer in the room, logging the length of the visit. I come from a place where you have a warm cordial relationship with yo

[Link: https://i.redd.it/aiuxlr8xuzvg1.png] We're selling our home in Franklin County and looking to move to the Apex-HS-FV area. We have a 5yr old that will be starting kindergarten. In checking out the district maps in the WCPSS in that area I saw Middle Creek Elementary is disjointed with an are