Ferrel Guillory

North Carolina's educators wait for the state legislature to pass a budget as they head back to school this year.

Legislation on voting rules and redistricting matters in determining the effectiveness of voting in advancing an agenda for public education.

In North Carolina, as the N.C. Poverty Research Fund points out, more than four out of 10 children live in neighborhoods of concentrated poverty.

PEN America lists North Carolina among 19 states that have adopted “educational intimidation" laws or policies.

Together, these items of “good news” elevate the imperative of increasing college-going in North Carolina.

The parent-school relationship has entered a dicey period. “Ask a teacher or principal in any type of school district you...

A note from the author: For nearly nine years, the Friday with Ferrel column has appeared as a regular feature of EdNC.org. Now comes a transition.

North Carolina has entered a pivotal stage in its nearly three-decade experience with charter schools.

During the 2023-24 school year, there were more than 85,000 students on a waitlist for North Carolina charter schools.

Data gatherers and analysts have a sobering message for public school educators and policymakers.