After A Record Year In 2019, Apprenticeships Declined In 2020 — But The ‘Apprenticeship Renaissance' Isn't Over

“Before, we were able to go into the classroom and do presentations on campus … It’s been a big challenge for us to be innovative."

Starting My Teaching Day At 3:30 PM And Sharing Friday Movie Nights With My Students: Taking Joy To Remote Learning In Rural North Carolina

The biggest shift for me has been the amount of time I have with my 18 students now that we are teaching virtually.

Teachers To Be Prioritized In NC's Vaccine Eligibility Expansion

NC teachers and childcare workers will be at the front of the line of vaccine expansion to frontline essential workers, Gov. Cooper said.

A Local NC School Superintendent Talks Surviving COVID-19, In-Person Learning, And Funding Shortfalls

‘Folks are in survival mode right now,’ says Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools Superintendent Catherine Edmonds.

From A Teacher: Why 2020 Election In NC Will Leave Many With Buyer’s Remorse (OPINION)

COMMENTARY: Voters in NC can expect GOP winners at the state and federal level to invest more in school choice and less in public education.

'I’m A NC Teacher. You Should Vote As If Public Education Is At Stake' (OPINION)

COMMENTARY: North Carolina educator Kim Mackey explains why she's voting to remove lawmakers who played a part in dismantling schools.

More NC Kids Using After-School Meals To Avoid Hunger

Only a fraction of kids eligible for free and reduced school lunch also participate in after-school nutrition programs, a new report says.

5 NC Colleges Ranked Among Best Global Universities: US News

U.S. News this week released its annual ranking of more than 1,500 colleges around the globe, including five in North Carolina.

19-Year-Old Appalachian State Student Dies From COVID-19 Illness

Appalachian State University sophomore Chad Dorrill, 19, died earlier this week from COVID-19 complications.

Cooper Loosens COVID-19 Restrictions For NC Elementary Schools

Gov. Cooper announced new guidelines that will allow K-5 students to return to classroom instruction with minimal social distancing.

NC Schools Ranked Among 2021’s Best Colleges: US News

New rankings from U.S. News & World Report evaluate colleges based on factors such as academic excellence and graduation rates.

NC Parents Want In-Person Classes: NC Patch Survey

"It’s been hard to juggle work and being a teacher," one North Carolina parent said.

School In The Time Of Coronavirus: Take NC Patch's Survey

Whether your district is going in person or remote, the 2020-21 school year is a big adjustment for many North Carolina parents and students

13 NC Colleges Make Princeton Review’s 2021 'Best' List

The annual list, released this week, includes 386 colleges from across the country. See which NC schools made the list.

North Carolina High School Football Delayed Until February 2021

The start of this year's high school football season will be delayed for months, NCHSAA announced. Here's the new sports calendar.

NC's Phase 2 Pause Delays High School Sports Beyond Sept. 1

The start of high school fall sports in North Carolina has been pushed back again due to the extension of Phase 2 closures, NCHSAA said.

NC Schools To Reopen, Offer Choice For Online Learning: Cooper

All teachers, staff and students will be required to wear a mask inside school buildings, Gov. Cooper said in unveiling the reopening plan.

Gov. Cooper To Announce School Plan Tuesday: How To Watch

Gov. Roy Cooper is expected to announce Tuesday afternoon whether school will resume online or in person next month. Here's how to watch.

Readers Say Too Soon For NC Schools To Safely Reopen: Survey

Readers have strong opinions about how realistic it is to expect children to wear a mask in a school setting, according to Patch's survey.

Should NC Schools Reopen This Fall? Take Patch's Survey

How do you feel about sending your kids to school in the fall as the coronavirus epidemic worsens in other parts of the country?

New COVID-19 Guidance Outlines How NC Schools Could Reopen

The viral spread of COVID-19 is accelerating in North Carolina. Here's what that could mean for reopening schools in the fall.

NC Mom: Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Asian-American Students Like My Son Face Racist Taunting

Angie Hong is a church leader, writer, and speaker residing in Durham, North Carolina with her husband and two sons.

University of North Carolina Student Wins S.T.E.A.M. Scholarship

New 1,000 Dreams Fund scholarship program supports women’s careers in S.T.E.A.M.

99-Year-Old Woman Finally Walks Across Commencement Stage: Photos

A North Carolina woman who is part of World War II history walked across the stage to receive her degree, 70 years after she earned it.

Sweet Promposal Stuns Special Needs Student: Watch

A North Carolina student stages a surprise “promposal” for her friend since they were toddlers, and his stunned reaction is priceless.