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North Carolina Public Schools
Coverage of North Carolina Public Schools in the Nexus archive.
- NC public schools 'grappling' with new DEI law as districts seek guidance
North Carolina public schools are grappling with the new DEI law, Senate Bill 227, which became state law after the General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein's veto.
- Market Share Continues to Hold Steady for NC Public Schools
North Carolina public schools maintained an 84% market share in the 2025-26 school year, serving over 1.5 million students. Enrollment in public charter and private schools increased, while homeschool enrollment declined. The State Board of Education aims to raise public school market share to 89% by 2030.