Education Nov 02 Critical race theory is a flashpoint for conservatives, but what does it mean? Critical race theory has become a lightning rod for Republicans and an issue in the Virginia governor's race. But what exactly is it? Even those who condemn the concept struggle to define it.
Education Sep 10 North Carolina governor vetoes bill limiting K-12 racial teaching North Carolina's bill would have prevented educators from compelling students to personally adopt any of 13 beliefs, and it was the focus of heated debate in the legislature. Cooper said Friday that the measure would have inserted politics into education.
Education Sep 01 Bill that neuters discussions of race in North Carolina classrooms heads to governor The proposal would prohibit teachers from compelling students to personally adopt any ideas from a list of 13 beliefs. The measure approved Wednesday will now make its way to Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper.
Nation Aug 19 2 dead, 20 missing in North Carolina county flooded by Tropical Storm Fred Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Henri is sending dangerous swells onto East Coast beaches and is expected to become a hurricane as it approaches the northeastern U.S. early next week.
Health Dec 11 States get tracing apps to interact with each other as virus rises Nearly all states using the exposure notification technology can now inform users in other states if they've been exposed to the virus. Virginia was the first state in the country to adopt the technology.
Science Dec 06 Despite promise, few in US adopting COVID-19 exposure apps Six months ago, Apple and Google introduced a new smartphone tool designed to notify people who might have been exposed to the coronavirus, without disclosing any personal information. But for the most part, Americans haven’t been all that interested.
Nation Sep 04 North Carolina kicks off mail voting as requests spike Mail voting has started in the presidential election as North Carolina begins to send out about 600,000 ballots to voters who have requested them. Those voters are overwhelmingly Democrats and independents.
Education Aug 28 College towns growing alarmed over outbreaks among students The outbreaks since students began returning to campus in the past few weeks have heightened town-gown tensions and led to recriminations between local politicians and university officials.
Education Jul 31 Students return to campus amid virus growth in some states Across the country, students are jumping through additional hoops by getting tests, navigating travel quarantines and abiding by strict rules. At North Carolina State University, the return of students was staggered over 10 days and students were greeted Friday by…
Education Jul 29 Pence urges in-person school during visit to North Carolina Vice President Mike Pence said schools around the country will have the resources they need to reopen for in-person learning during a visit to a classroom of masked fourth graders at a North Carolina private school.