1. Report: N.C. community colleges key to state's changing economy

    The report, “Facing Brutal Facts” by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research, states that the community college system has several areas that need to be fixed. The first is helping non-traditional students succeed.

    1. Updated May. 15 11:04 a.m.
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  2. Durham students win national science competition

    Students from the North Carolina School of Science and Math won first place for their age group in in one the world's largest K-12 science and technology competitions.

    1. Updated May. 15 4:08 p.m.
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  3. Blog: Ask Kelcey & Kelly Your Education Questions

    Do you have a question about schools or education in our area? Let WRAL Reporter Kelcey Carlson and WRAL.com Web Editor Kelly Hinchcliffe find the answers for you. Keep checking back to see if your question is featured.

    1. Jul 17, 2007
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  4. Community colleges to bar immigrants without papers

    North Carolina's 58 community colleges will no longer allow illegal immigrants to enroll in degree programs, officials said Tuesday.

    1. May. 14, 2008
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  5. Durham student wins scholarship with research paper

    Shivani Sud's research paper earned her a $19,000 scholarship and an all-expenses-paid trip to London.

    1. May. 13, 2008
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  6. Thousands get college diplomas, despite weather

    The threat of severe weather prompted one venue change, but thousands of seniors still walked across the stage Sunday morning.

    1. May. 11, 2008
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  7. New budget increases financial aid for Duke students

    A $2 billion budget increases funds for financial aid by 18.8 percent and undergraduate tuition by 4.8 percent.

    1. May. 10, 2008
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  8. Smart Start Kids: May 10

    The award-winning Smart Start Kids lets area children tell about activities in their lives that are getting them ready for school.

    1. May. 10, 2008
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  9. Graduation ceremonies held at Triangle schools

    Thousands of Triangle college students received their diplomas on Saturday. Every college and university in the Triangle will hold graduations over the Mother’s Day weekend except N.C. Central – its ceremony was last weekend.

    1. May. 11, 2008
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  10. Cary leaders want to talk reassignment with Wake school board

    The Cary Town Council wants Wake County school officials to relay concerns about how students are assigned to schools.

    1. May. 9, 2008
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