Five years after the pandemic, 101 North Carolina public school districts still have fewer students than before. Falling enrollment appears here to stay, but school choice isn’t the only reason why.

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - With most school doors in North Carolina opening in just over a month, districts statewide are now facing potentially significant funding cuts that could impact services for ...

T. Keung Hui has covered K-12 education for the News & Observer since 1999, helping parents, students, school employees and the community understand the vital role education plays in North Carolina.

The North Carolina state Senate leader wants to give public education leaders more flexibility in starting their school year. State law currently forbids public school districts from starting ...