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NC lawmakers are advancing a bill requiring school districts to adopt policies banning or restricting cellphone use during class. While some schools already have policies, supporters urge stricter rules for full-day enforcement and better enforcement. #NCed https://lnkd.in/escm_d8y

NC State University chose to stay in the family as it selected a new Chancellor this week. We republish this post from 2016 to show just how close that family is – and just how humble Kevin Howell was during one of the greatest challenges of his life. #NCed https://lnkd.in/eFcaFR7R

A bipartisan group of Guilford County lawmakers has filed a bill to allocate $8.3 million for high-dosage tutoring and learning hub programs in Guilford County Schools, aiming to continue recovery efforts post-pandemic and support student success. #NCed https://lnkd.in/ey_3i9jh

Gov. Josh Stein's two-year budget proposal calls for teacher raises, sales tax holiday on school supplies, and child tax credits. It also pushes for freezing tax rates and incentives for housing construction, though some GOP disagreements persist. #NCed https://lnkd.in/eyKrKAUY

Kevin Howell has been the “first” any number of times. But mainly, he is simply been a good, good person. To Howell, everyone is “my friend.” The UNC Board of Governors Tuesday elected Howell – with his familiar face and smile – as the 15th Chancellor of NC State. #NCed https://lnkd.in/e47vYCTa

Robert Bardon, a professor of forestry and environmental resources at NC State, joins Jeff Tiberii to discuss pollen trends, impacts and severity. #NCed https://lnkd.in/enTmCfF5

The HBCU Radio Preservation Project is archiving and digitizing audio recordings from historically Black college radio stations, preserving voices and programming that document Black history. The project aims to safeguard materials like interviews and events from deteriorating formats. #NCed https://lnkd.in/eNCtG8_4

Durham lawmakers have filed a bill to create affordable housing for teachers, with 75% of units reserved for educators. The goal is to help teachers afford living in Durham, where high housing costs are affecting recruitment and retention. #NCed https://lnkd.in/eTUcD_eA

In his first State of the State address, Gov. Josh Stein called for investments in students, teachers, public schools and the recovery of Western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene. #NCed https://lnkd.in/gw9jAScD

Trump administration cuts USDA programs, slashing $30M in funding for NC food banks and schools to buy local produce. Farmers and food banks, like in Wake County, face major losses, affecting students' access to healthy meals. #NCed https://lnkd.in/e_A-4u7h