Parents stepping in to help with support staff shortage

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/28 5:39A Alexis Bell

Bus driver positions are still open in school districts across the state.

New Carolinas Aviation Museum to introduce kids to STEM

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/28 1:45A Madison Elliott

They expect to connect more than 15,000 students to STEM programming.

Guilford County Schools' Counselor of the Year talks mental health resources for students

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/27 8:39A Courtney Wallen

In 2020, a Gallup poll found 3 in 10 parents reported their child experiencing emotional or mental health challenges.

Substitute struggles to make ends meet amid teacher shortage

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/21 2:22P Amanda Rose

She says teachers are underrepresented and not paid nearly enough for what they're worth.

Three people injured in collision between Charlotte school bus, CATS bus

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/21 5:15A Jennifer Gamertsfelder

It happened on Randolph Road at Aylesford Road.

North Carolina school still adjusting to COVID-19 protocols

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/20 4:34P Patrick Thomas

Isaac Miller lost his grandfather to COVID-19 last year.

Downed lines force interstate closure, leave 2K without power in southwest Charlotte

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/19 3:45A Spectrum News Staff

Power is expected to be restored by 6 p.m. Monday.

Students move to new building after flooding

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/16 7:00A Rose Eiklor

Water destroyed Haywood Central High last year, now students are in a new building. The district said it's taken some adapting this year.

West Rowan Middle student eager to return to school after temporary closure

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/15 4:55P Estephany Escobar

West Rowan Middle School has been doing virtual learning since Aug. 23.

Johnston County 'most improved' school district in N.C., DPI data says

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/14 3:14P Amanda Rose

Spectrum News 1 spent some time at a Johnston County middle school and saw these improvements firsthand.

N.C. governor wants loan forgiveness exempt from state tax

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/14 10:14A Associated Press

Lawmakers in N.C. will be meeting again next week.

'Just blew my mind': Union Co. SRO claims honor second year in a row

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/14 8:00A Jacob Reynolds

Deputy Christopher Byrum is Union County's first winner of the statewide honor.

Adults head back to the classroom online

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/14 1:45A Madison Elliott

The College Foundation of North Carolina says they’re seeing an influx of people re-evaluating their careers.

First lady, education secretary kick off back-to-school bus tour at N.C. A&T

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/12 11:27A Charles Duncan

First Lady Jill Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona met with students training to be teachers at the HBCU.

Student teachers return to classroom as education majors decline

Education | Spectrum News 1 9/12 10:45A Courtney Wallen

There was a 35% drop in enrollment in undergraduate education programs at UNC System schools between 2012-2021.