Burke County brings pen and paper back in the classroom

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/13 5:30A Rose Eiklor

A foothills county has decided to bring pencils back.

Antifa expert at Rutgers University says he is moving to Spain because of death threats

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/9 10:30A Associated Press

Mark Bray, a history professor, and his wife, also a Rutgers professor, have two young children and plan to live in Spain after death threats.

'Emergencies can happen at any time': UNC prepares students for critical situations

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/7 3:30A Ryan Hayes-Owens

UNC Emergency Management and Planning hosted its 4th annual emergency preparedness event to show students what to do during an emergency situation.

Trump asks 9 colleges to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money

Education | Spectrum News 1 10/2 11:54A Associated Press

Universities were asked to sign a compact committing them to adopt the White House’s vision for America’s campuses.

'Weight lifted off your shoulder': Grant helping boost tech training for N.C. residents

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/29 3:45A Jennifer Roberts

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Officials place Des Moines schools leader on leave after his arrest by immigration agents

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/28 4:56A Associated Press

Ian Roberts, who is from Guyana in South America, was considered an ICE fugitive because he was subject to a final removal order issued in 2024.

Reflecting and looking ahead: UNC Asheville hosts 3-day symposium a year after Helene

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/24 1:00A Jennifer Roberts

UNC Asheville is hosting a three-day symposium to help the community reflect, rebuild and imagine the future after Helene.

School district finds strategic ways to fill vacancies

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/23 1:00P Estephany Escobar

Kannapolis City Schools is filling vacancies with retirees, teacher assistants and substitute teachers.

‘Together we are stronger’: Elon University and Queens University Charlotte announce historic merger...

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/17 5:00A Jennifer Roberts

The merger is expected to be complete in summer of 2026.

Elon and Queens universities announce merger

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/16 7:00A Justin Pryor

Officials say the merger had unanimous support from the Boards of Trustees for both institutions.

Colorado school shooting suspect posted online about mass shootings and neo-Nazi views, report says

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/14 7:04A Associated Press

The local sheriff's office previously said the 16 year old was radicalized by an unspecified “extremist network" but released no details.

Blue Ridge Community College training workers to help rebuild after Helene

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/12 8:01A Jennifer Roberts

The school’s accelerated workforce program offers free training for students, preparing them for entry-level construction jobs.

Historically Black colleges and universities across U.S. on lockdown, cancel classes after threats

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/11 11:43A Joseph Konig

At least eight historically Black colleges and universities implemented shelter-in-place orders, shut down campus facilities and canceled classes.

Judge issues nationwide block on Trump policy that cuts off Head Start for people in U.S. illegally

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/11 10:51A Associated Press

A Trump administration directive intended to prevent children in the U.S. illegally from enrolling in the federally funded preschool program.

Texas A&M professor fired after video shows classroom confrontation over gender identity coursework

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/11 3:35A Associated Press

The firing of Melissa McCoul came after political pressure from Republican lawmakers, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who had called for her termination.