It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?

End-of-grade tests: Everything you need to know about these annual exams

Student testing 

As the number of juvenile offenders climbs, the state is looking at alternatives crowded detention centers to make sure young people already convicted of crimes can turn their lives around. 

Education, skills and rehab focus easing burden on NC juvenile justice system

Inside the juvenile justice system

David Barnes, pictured left, of Johnston County, mandolin, plays in front of the Raleigh Convention Center with Dave Klemp, guitar, Wake County, on Oct. 3, 2015, during the 2015 Wide open Bluegrass Festival. ( JOHN WEST/WRAL contributor)

2015 WOB Festival