Education

Education

The Asheville region in North Carolina boasts an impressive lineup of schools and colleges. One can choose from an expansive number of public, private, parochial, and charter schools, and high school graduates can continue their education locally at two universities, a technical institution, and many area trade schools.

Asheville Public Schools

Asheville Elementary School

Odyssey School

Rainbow Community School

Asheville Primary School

Claxton Elementary School

Asheville Waldorf School

Francine Delany New School

Colleges/Universities

University of North Carolina Asheville

South College Asheville

Lenoir-Rhyne University

Western Carolina University

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Mars Hill University – Asheville Center for Adult and Graduate Studies

Buncombe County Early College

Public Library

North Asheville Public Library

West Asheville Public Library

Pack Memorial Library

East Asheville Public Library

Oakley/South Asheville Library

Skyland/South Buncombe Library

Community Concerns Grow Over Proposed School Budget Cuts

May 22, 2025

News Summary At a recent Buncombe County Commissioner meeting, community members voiced their concerns regarding proposed budget cuts to Asheville City Schools and Buncombe County Schools. The proposed allocations fall...

Buncombe County Budget Proposal Raises School Funding Concerns

May 22, 2025

News Summary Buncombe County’s proposed budget has sparked worries over public school funding as local educators express concerns about insufficient allocations. The budget proposal includes nearly $122 million for education,...

Budget Cuts Threaten Staffing at Asheville City Schools

May 22, 2025

News Summary Asheville City Schools faces potential staffing reductions due to the proposed Buncombe County budget for 2025-26, which includes a funding cut of $226,000. Concerns have been raised about...

Ongoing Legal Battle Leaves NC Students Without Education Funding

May 22, 2025

News Summary The Leandro case continues to affect 1.5 million public school students in North Carolina, with unresolved issues on educational funding rooted in a 1994 lawsuit. Despite court rulings...

Asheville City Schools Face Budget Cuts and Potential Layoffs

May 22, 2025

News Summary Asheville City Schools are confronting staff layoffs due to proposed budget cuts discussed in the Buncombe County budget. The draft budget reveals a projected funding reduction, attributed to...

North Carolina Students Face End-Of-Grade Testing Amidst Recovery

May 22, 2025

News Summary Students across North Carolina are participating in End-Of-Grade (EOG) testing this May, crucial for measuring academic performance. The tests come after challenges posed by Hurricane Helene, impacting preparation,...

Asheville Eighth-Graders Propose Revitalization Plans for River Arts District

May 18, 2025

News Summary Eighth-graders from Carolina Day School have presented innovative plans to revitalize Asheville’s River Arts District as part of their ‘Impact Asheville’ project. Their proposals focus on sustainable infrastructure,...

Asheville City Schools Empower Teachers in Administration

May 18, 2025

News Summary Asheville City Schools has introduced an innovative policy, ‘Meet, Confer, and Collaborate,’ making it the first district in North Carolina to enhance teacher involvement in school administration. This...

Asheville City Schools Empower Teachers in Decision-Making

May 18, 2025

News Summary Asheville City Schools has become the first district in North Carolina to involve teachers directly in decision-making processes through a new initiative named ‘Meet, Confer, and Collaborate’. Announced...

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