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Education

With FAFSA delayed again, students are uncertain about how to stay in school

5:25pm October 04, 2024

by Jonaki Mehta

Last year's federal financial aid application was riddled with problems, and this year's form is again delayed. That leaves some students uncertain about the future of their education.

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Boone Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation to support child care centers following Helene

2:17pm October 04, 2024

by Amy Diaz

The foundation has agreed to allocate $125,000 toward the cost of tuition payments for the month of October at licensed early childhood development centers throughout Watauga County.

debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene

Guilford County students collect donations for victims of Hurricane Helene

2:45pm October 03, 2024

by Amy Diaz

As western North Carolina grapples with the devastation of Hurricane Helene, school districts across the state have stepped up to help out. For one teacher in Guilford County, the disaster is personal.

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Greensboro juvenile arrested for making threat to school in High Point

12:11pm October 03, 2024

by Amy Diaz

A juvenile in Greensboro has been charged with communicating a threat of mass violence on educational property.

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Wake Forest University's decision to cancel Palestinian scholar's lecture on Oct. 7 gains national attention

4:06pm October 02, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Last week, Wake Forest University President Susan Wente and Provost Michele Gillespie canceled the lecture, and said the school would not host events deemed “inherently contentious.” The decision garnered criticism from some students, faculty, and on Monday, the Middle East Studies Association, a nonprofit made up of scholars across the world.

Wildwood Agile Learning Community school destroyed by flooding

Flooding from Hurricane Helene damages schools in Watauga County

4:12pm October 01, 2024

by Amy Diaz

Hurricane Helene has caused significant damage to Watauga County homes, roads and buildings. Schools have been closed this week as a result, but it may be a long time before some of them reopen.

High school students to moderate Forsyth County Commissioner candidate forum

4:55pm September 30, 2024

by Amy Diaz

The forum will be a chance for high schoolers and the rest of the Forsyth County community to ask questions and learn more about the candidates.

Two major student loan grace periods are set to expire this week. Here's what to know

4:18pm September 30, 2024

Two federal programs that helped federal student loan borrowers ease back into payments are ending. It will have the biggest impact on borrowers with defaulted loans or borrowers who miss payments moving forward.

To combat misinformation, start with connection, not correction

4:30am September 30, 2024

People trust information more when it comes from sources or contexts they’re familiar with. Help counter misinformation in your community by having conversations with your friends and family.

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Why some historically Black colleges and universities are seeing an enrollment boost

3:55am September 30, 2024

Many historically black colleges are seeing an uptick in enrollment this year. It follows a Supreme Court ruling that outlawed race as a determining factor in college admissions.

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