Two North Carolina public universities may see academic degree cuts soon after board vote

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/25 9:50A Associated Press

The UNC Board of Governors voted to authorize chancellors at two public universities to move forward with more than a dozen degree program cuts.

Social-emotional learning is helping students improve their lives

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/25 6:45A Melody Greene

Two recent graduates say the social emotional learning tools they were taught in elementary school are something they've carried with them.

Wake Tech hosts new pilot program for electric vehicle field technicians

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/16 2:15A Amy Elliott

Students recently received their certification to fix EV charging stations.

Female firefighters inspire young girls to pursue male-dominated industry

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/12 7:13A Jenna Rae Gaertner

Females make up less than 10% of all firefighters in the U.S.

A U.S. appeals court will review its prior order that returned banned books to shelves in Texas

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/7 9:18A Associated Press

Llano County officials had removed 17 books from its shelves in 2021. A U.S. district judge ruled last year that the books must be returned.

New Hanover County Schools fires superintendent

Education | Spectrum News 1 7/3 9:30A Spectrum News Staff

His salary for the year, a total of $225,000, still needs to be paid by the county.

Durham school system names new superintendent

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/29 7:21A Michael White

The selection of Anthony Lewis ends a monthslong search that followed Pascal Mubenga’s resignation amid a pay cut dispute.

Wake Co. children start using no-cost summer lunch program

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/26 6:00A Patrick Thomas

The Wake County government is partnering with local organizations to ensure no child goes without food.

Burke County offering summer meals to students

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/24 11:16A Rose Eiklor

A foothills community is helping feed students during the summer months.

Latest Alamance school woes include charges against principal, teacher assistant

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/15 4:09A Sophia Fanning

The two face misdemeanor charges after an investigation found probable cause that a student was assaulted at Woodlawn Middle School.

'It’s very surreal': Student from Ukraine graduates miles from home

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/11 8:30A Kaye Paddyfote

In 2022, Kseniaa's parents sent her to live in the U.S. with her grandparents, aunt and uncle when the war broke out in Ukraine.

One million N.C. students will soon get access to food assistance

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/10 7:00A Kyleigh Panetta

SUN Bucks is a one-time $120 benefit that will start June 14

High school automotive, racing classes in Chapel Hill see uptick in female students

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/7 4:15A Justin Quesinberry

A teacher in Chapel Hill is credited with increasing the number of female students in his automotive and racing classes.

New Hanover County Schools removes post supporting LGBTQ+ community, cites new policy as reason

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/6 11:15A Natalie Mooney

New Hanover County Schools deleted a social media post in celebration of Pride Month and says the new policy passed Tuesday is to blame.

Court ruling will allow student housing at UC Berkeley’s People’s Park, a counterculture landmark

Education | Spectrum News 1 6/6 9:45A Associated Press

California is desperate for more housing of all types, including for students at its public universities and colleges.