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Hancock named new Director of National Center for Homeless Education

When George Hancock was named the new director of the National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) on July 1st, teachers, administrators, and students across the nation gained an important ally in the effort to provide quality education to homeless and transitory youth. As someone who has worked at nearly every … Continued


Beyond Academics can offer federal student aid

Repost from UNCG NOW. UNCG students with intellectual and developmental disabilities can now apply for federal student aid. UNCG’s Beyond Academics program is now one of only 34 similar programs in the country approved to participate in federal student aid programs. The approval came July 1 when Beyond Academics was … Continued


Prep for Success: Outstanding Outcomes at Early College High Schools

“Early College” high school students in North Carolina are experiencing higher levels of success than many of their peers at traditional high schools, according to research conducted by Dr. Julie Edmunds at UNCG. “While the U.S. economy increasingly demands workers educated beyond the high school level, many of our teenagers … Continued