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Lumberton — Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies, and in protecting and…

In Robeson County, the couple behind New Ground Farm draws on traditional methods to tend their family’s land and feed their community.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Stephen Bell was honored Thursday as the National Indian Education Association Educator of the Year at the annual NIEA Conference in…

“The U.S. Department of Education programs funds the Indian Education Formula Grant (Title VI). It supports the efforts of school districts…

Small farms play a vital role in supporting the competitiveness and sustainability of United States rural and farm economies in protecting and enhancing its…

LUMBERTON —Renovations on the Caton Road building that is to hold the Lumberton location of the Shining Stars Academy are set to be complete by the beginning of…

Pilots of a new plan to reform how North Carolina teachers are licensed and paid could begin as soon as this coming school year, according to last week’s meeting of the Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Committee (PEPSC). Near the beginning of the meeting, State Board of Education Chair Eric Davis explained to PEPSC members […]

Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission; teacher pay and licensure proposal; teacher shortage

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Merit pay; state educators; fair compensation; teacher licensure and pay model; teachers opposed to plan; student achievement