Schools, districts, and education policy in North Carolina.
A two-year study finds that a revenue-neutral weighted formula would cause most districts and charters to lose money, while the 2026 state budget creates a work group to study the transition.
A budget provision changes North Carolina's school library challenge process from a local, optional system to a mandatory districtwide model, widening who can object and standardizing reviews across each district.
The 15-member panel, established in the 2026 budget technical corrections bill, will study flexible diplomas and competency-based learning. Its first report is due April 2027. The State Board of Education has no appointment.
