It’s no secret that reading is the foundational skill behind children’s ability to learn and process information, both in the...
Fast Facts: North Carolina School Board Elections
Attention North Carolinians! Early Voting has officially begun! Out of 115 school districts in North Carolina, 87 have an election...
Fast facts: SC school board elections
If you live in South Carolina, there’s a strong chance that local school board elections are taking place in your...
Where to find libraries, internet access in counties affected by Hurricane Helene
As the Carolinas recover from the devastation of Hurricane Helene, we know that many friends, neighbors, and loved ones are...
Embracing Constitution Week
Picture Credits: @Britney4Real on X From Harnett to Horry County, school districts across the Carolinas are celebrating “Constitution Week” in...
CALN Welcomes Two Distinguished Education Leaders to its Board of Directors
Carolinas Academic Leadership Network Welcomes Eloise Robinson and Pamela McKinney to its Board of Directors Carolinas Academic Leadership Network (CALN) is proud to...
CALN co-hosts panel at M4L summit about working with your school board
In today’s education landscape, active engagement from parents and community members with their school board is more crucial than ever. In...
Empower K-12 students and staff to know their First Amendment Rights
These days, when one hears freedom of religion, they often conflate the concept with “freedom from religion.” This is not unique to...
Concerns raised about new guidance for S.C. school districts
Recently, a set of policy guidance for local school districts issued by the South Carolina School Board Association (SCSBA) has...
The Great Recalibration of AP Exams
This year, about 500,000 more students across the nation are projected to score a 3 or higher on their AP...
Op-ed: Tackling the cellphone issue in NC schools
In today’s digital age, cellphones are often the primary cause of classroom distractions. The issue has become overwhelming for many...
Carolinas United for Academic Excellence
It’s been over 300 years since the colony of Carolina was officially divided, establishing distinct North and South Carolina colonies....
Aaron Beaulieu Talks School District Budgeting Strategy
Last week, CALN brought in Aaron Beaulieu of School Operations Specialists to discuss the art of budgeting for school districts....
The Bible in public school? Is that legal?
In recent weeks, a number of articles have appeared in national media outlets with screaming headlines about how public-school kids are being taught evangelical Christianity....
Carolinas Academic Leadership Network Welcomes Bryce Fiedler as Founding Director
Carolinas Academic Leadership Network (CALN) proudly announces the appointment of Bryce Fiedler as its first Director. Fiedler, formerly a Senior Policy Analyst...
