Though media coverage of the issue has lessened since the height of the pandemic, North Carolina educators say the teacher crisis has deepened. The shortage leads to larger class sizes, increased teacher burnout and fewer individualized learning opportunities, which ultimately affect student outcomes and the quality of education they receive.
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Community members criticize UNC plan to burn fuel pellets at its cogeneration facility
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Durham Community Fridges opens new location at Omie’s Coffee Shop
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Flying hope: How an international disaster relief organization turned to its hometown after Helene
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Imperfect political parties drive youth voters to register unaffiliated
Story by Mila Mascenik Graphic by W.H. Hayes For Raleigh resident Mia Babson, there is…
Independent youth voters drift away from the title of Democrat or Republican
Story by W. H. Hayes UNC student Leah Stone is registered Unaffiliated because they…
A closed rural hospital and a last-ditch solution
Story by Sydney Brainard Photos by Joe Macia Williamston, North Carolina – A tattered sign…
Ski tourism lifts Western North Carolina’s economy after Hurricane Helene
Story by Sophie Watson
Return to normalcy: Local Boone businesses welcome visitors back this winter season
Story by Annie Ham Photos by Sophie Watson BOONE, N.C. – Western North Carolina is…
Ukrainian refugee finds her footing in Wake County, NC
Story by Sarah Monoson The air conditioning unit outside the bedroom window clicked on. It…