Education

The school board was forced to redistrict because Holly Shelter Middle School is scheduled to open in August. Full story...

The students were able to watch and touch Madagascar hissing cockroaches and some insect larvae much to most of the students' delight. Full story...

The debate about redistricting has centered on whether to keep students in schools closer to home or to bus students around the county to help with socioeconomic diversity. Full story...

Several North Carolina schools are among the best academic values in public colleges according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. Full story...

Katie McGee's days as the Brunswick County School superintendent are numbered. The school board decided Tuesday night not to renew her contract come June 30th. They will begin looking for a replacement as soon as possible.

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The New Hanover County School Board honored its outstanding educators Monday night. The big winners were New Hanover County's Teacher and Principal of the Year.

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Despite some controversy over whether or not to show the President's address at local school districts Tuesday, once President Obama started speaking the students were all ears. Full story...

Next week, North Carolina counties will get $38 million in overdue lottery funds earmarked for school construction. Full story...

New school supplies can be expensive for families. The Wilmington Elks Lodge and other community partners are working to make sure underprivileged children have all the tools needed to start the school year off right; at no cost to their parents.

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Nearly 2,000 new UNCW students took their first steps as the class of 2013. Students started the day walking from the UNCW Bell Tower to Trask Coliseum. Following the trek was the official convocation for the class of 2013.

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For the first time in UNCW history, more than 4,000 students will be living on campus. The school welcomes 1,893 freshmen this year. Ninety-two percent of them will live on campus.

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The state Department of Education has released its school report cards for the 2007-2008 school year. Full story...

Some young Brunswick County girls are getting a head start learning about the importance of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. The Brunswick Community College Fitness for Fun Girls Camp teaches eight ...

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Wednesday we explained how money from the North Carolina Education Lottery is doled out; about 30 percent goes toward education. Now the question is, how do school districts spend their portion of the money? Full story...

There's still no state budget in Raleigh as lawmakers try to figure out how to pay for North Carolina's spending. One of the biggest issues has been education funding, and many are wondering where the billion dollars for education from the lottery has gone. Full story...