Ariel Gilreath

This article originally appeared in The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. When Ivy McFarland first traveled from her native Honduras to teach elementary Spanish in North Carolin... See more

Unlocking Curiosity: Your Key to Lifelong Learning Curious about how learning can change your life? Discover the magic of curiosity and why it’s the spark you need for personal growth and adventure! The Power of Curiosity: How Lifelong Learning Can Transf... See more

Rural Teacher Shortage: Federal Policies May Exacerbate Crisis Federal policies may worsen the critical shortage of teachers in rural areas like Halifax County, where international educators fill the gap. Federal Policies Contributing to Teacher Shortage ... See more

National Federal policies risk worsening an already dire rural teacher shortage HALIFAX COUNTY, N.C. - When Ivy McFarland first traveled from her native Honduras to teach elementary Spanish in North Carolina, she spent a week in Chapel Hill for orientatio... See more

HALIFAX COUNTY, N.C. — When Ivy McFarland first traveled from her native Honduras to teach elementary Spanish in North Carolina, she spent a week in Chapel Hill for orientation. By the end of that week, McFarland realized the college town on the outskirts... See more