Wake Forest University will cover full tuition for some students

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/25 2:26A Daniel Gray

Qualifying students will get support to cover the cost of standard living expenses as well as tuition.

Chapel Hill school is the latest closure as dozens shut down across N.C.

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/23 12:31A Madison Thomas

The district is not alone in making the decision to close a school.

LA schools superintendent resigns after FBI search and months on paid leave

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/22 9:25A Spectrum News Staff, Associated

Alberto Carvalho denied any wrongdoing earlier this year and had asked to be reinstated as head of the nation's second-largest district.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools superintendent put on leave during investigation

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/19 7:42A Melody Greene

Superintendent Crystal Hill was put on temporary leave this week during an investigation into administrative and operational oversight.

Duke University begins construction for new data center on campus

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/17 9:30A Kennedy Chase

Duke University construction begins for new graphics processing unit data center on campus.

UNC Charlotte students help design affordable homes in national competition

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/11 9:21A Arin Cotel-Altman

Ten affordable homes will be built through a national competition that pairs university students with builders, nonprofits and local governments.

Your teen's screen time may tick up this summer. How to navigate social media with them

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/8 1:26A Sydney McCoy

A study reveals 41% of teens with the highest social media use say their mental health is very poor.

Celebrity commencement speakers offer advice, inspiration to college graduates

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/6 3:00A Chris Welch

This year's commencement addresses have offered witty humor and sage advice for the class of 2026.

Benefits beyond the classroom: New entrepreneurship class for Davie County students

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/3 1:12A Zach Tucker

"It's totally acceptable to mess up because that's how we learn,” said Preuss.

Almost 400k students missed a month or more of school this year in N.C.

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/29 7:00A Sydney McCoy

Around 24% of students across the state missed 10% or more days of class last school year, making them chronically absent.

Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/26 6:56A Associated Press

The spelling bee runs from Tuesday through Thursday this week.

Elementary students learn to manage money through hands-on experience

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/21 8:46A Estephany Escobar

The Junior Achievement of Central Carolinas offers students learning and interactive opportunities to learn about spending and saving.

New school unveiled in N.C. mountain community damaged in Helene's floods

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/20 2:53A Rose Eiklor

Take a look inside the new school in Valle Crucis, a western N.C. town that saw severe flooding in Helene.

Spring can be a time when school threats increase. SROs getting more funding

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/18 7:00A Sydney McCoy

The N.C. Center for Safer Schools received more than $20 million in requests for SRO funding than permitted for the 2024-25 school year.

Durham deputies work to decrease school violence with trust, restorative programs

Education | Spectrum News 1 5/13 6:30A Sydney McCoy

School violence is declining in North Carolina Schools. Many say a big part of that is school resource officers and programs to help students succeed.