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The North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee passed a bill Jan. 31 that directs federal COVID-19 relief dollars to fund a new software program for remedying learning loss.
The North Carolina House K-12 Education Committee passed a bill Jan. 31 that directs federal COVID-19 relief dollars to fund a new software program for remedying learning loss.
 
Locke's legislative agenda on education is in action in the North Carolina Senate.
 
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will work to develop a School of Civic Life and Leadership to teach students in an age of cancel culture and censorship how to develop the knowledge and skills needed to advance and support a healthy democracy.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will work to develop a School of Civic Life and Leadership to teach students in an age of cancel culture and censorship how to develop the knowledge and skills needed to advance and support a healthy democracy.
 
John Locke Foundation’s André Béliveau testifies in front of Senate committee and voices support for the measure
John Locke Foundation’s André Béliveau testifies in front of Senate committee and voices support for the measure
 
A new Civitas Poll finds plenty of good news for school choice advocates
 
Students linked to teachers identified as effective or ranked as high performing prior to the pandemic, experienced less negative impact on academic achievement during the lockdowns than students who were linked with less effective teachers prior to the pandemic.
Students linked to teachers identified as effective or ranked as high performing prior to the pandemic, experienced less negative impact on academic achievement during the lockdowns than students who were linked with less effective teachers prior to the pandemic.
 
Civitas Poll reveals that the majority of people in the Tar Heel State support school choice and parents
Civitas Poll reveals that the majority of people in the Tar Heel State support school choice and parents
 
Universities must abandon both social engineering and the “customer-service” model.
 
A North Carolina teacher association provides resources to local schools and daycares on introducing radical gender theory to young children.
A North Carolina teacher association provides resources to local schools and daycares on introducing radical gender theory to young children.
 
If professors respond correctly, ChatGPT can be a friend, not a foe.
 
It’s time to celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW). As usual, North Carolina has numerous events to commemorate a parents’ right to choose the best educational option for their children; 867 events to be exact, according to the good folks at NSCW.
It’s time to celebrate National School Choice Week (NSCW). As usual, North Carolina has numerous events to commemorate a parents’ right to choose the best educational option for their children; 867 events to be exact, according to the good folks at NSCW.
 
Nationwide, a movement to restore and protect parents’ rights has arisen in response to school closures, politicized curricula, and a loss of authority
Nationwide, a movement to restore and protect parents’ rights has arisen in response to school closures, politicized curricula, and a loss of authority
 
The rapid growth of school choice options brought on by the pandemic shows no signs of letting up as the calendar turns over to 2023.
The rapid growth of school choice options brought on by the pandemic shows no signs of letting up as the calendar turns over to 2023.
 
An N.C. House standing committee first met in January to discuss ways to improve K-12 public education. This week, the committee approved its final set of recommendations.
An N.C. House standing committee first met in January to discuss ways to improve K-12 public education. This week, the committee approved its final set of recommendations.
 
Stock Proceeds and Dividends Associated with Old Insurance Policy Found in NCCash.com
 
New K-12 Science Standards for North Carolina schools were released last month, and the results are a mixed bag
New K-12 Science Standards for North Carolina schools were released last month, and the results are a mixed bag
 
The North Carolina House Select Committee on Advancing Women in STEM passed a set of recommendations to lawmakers on Dec. 6 on ways to recruit and retain more women and minorities in STEM fields.
The North Carolina House Select Committee on Advancing Women in STEM passed a set of recommendations to lawmakers on Dec. 6 on ways to recruit and retain more women and minorities in STEM fields.
 
A new book makes the case for dramatic change in higher education.
 
How do voucher programs impact district achievement, segregation, or district per pupil expenditures?
How do voucher programs impact district achievement, segregation, or district per pupil expenditures?
 
A new report ranks North Carolina fifth in the nation for number of new charter school enrollments during the pandemic.
A new report ranks North Carolina fifth in the nation for number of new charter school enrollments during the pandemic.
 
72% of voters believe “improving K-12 education" should be a top priority for lawmakers
72% of voters believe “improving K-12 education" should be a top priority for lawmakers
 
Last week, the State Board of Education approved a resolution to move ahead with a framework to create a new way to license and pay teachers. Currently teachers are paid based on their years of experience.
Last week, the State Board of Education approved a resolution to move ahead with a framework to create a new way to license and pay teachers. Currently teachers are paid based on their years of experience.
 
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed members to his Governor’s Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in North Carolina.
Gov. Roy Cooper has appointed members to his Governor’s Commission on the Governance of Public Universities in North Carolina.
 
In the name of “fighting climate change,” forcing Gov. Roy Cooper’s reductions in North Carolina’s electricity-based CO2 emissions would cost $141.7 billion to $162.3 billion, raise household electricity bills by well over a thousand dollars per year, and risk capacity shortfalls and rolling blackou
In the name of “fighting climate change,” forcing Gov. Roy Cooper’s reductions in North Carolina’s electricity-based CO2 emissions would cost $141.7 billion to $162.3 billion, raise household electricity bills by well over a thousand dollars per year, and risk capacity shortfalls and rolling blackou
 
For the first time in nine years, enrollment in UNC System schools is down this year, particularly in graduate programs.
For the first time in nine years, enrollment in UNC System schools is down this year, particularly in graduate programs.
 
There was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the proper societal response to Covid-19. Governments’ reactions to it didn’t help, as I discussed in previous posts. They were dictatorial and marked by shocking, confusing policy reversals.
There was a great deal of uncertainty surrounding the proper societal response to Covid-19. Governments’ reactions to it didn’t help, as I discussed in previous posts. They were dictatorial and marked by shocking, confusing policy reversals.
 
Since the pandemic, the sizable growth of public charter schools in North Carolina shows that parents want different choices for their children's education.
Since the pandemic, the sizable growth of public charter schools in North Carolina shows that parents want different choices for their children's education.
 
This not only a national problem but a local problem as well.
 
Statistician William Briggs, author of Everything You Believe Is Wrong, noticed something recently.
Statistician William Briggs, author of Everything You Believe Is Wrong, noticed something recently.
 
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has released data on public school finances for 2021-22.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction has released data on public school finances for 2021-22.
 
North Carolina’s colleges should make their “Common Data Sets” publicly available.
North Carolina’s colleges should make their “Common Data Sets” publicly available.
 
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