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Education, while a privilege and not a right in America, is a fundamental necessity to sustaining a more purposeful existence. Therefore, it is most necessary that individuals take a more active interest in educating themselves and their children.

According to the National Student Clearinghouse, around one-third of college students transfer between schools before earning their degree.
According to the National Student Clearinghouse, around one-third of college students transfer between schools before earning their degree.
 
Tennessee lawmakers are looking at rejecting federal dollars for public education and replacing them with state dollars in a move that would make Tennessee the first in the nation to turn down federal education funding.
Tennessee lawmakers are looking at rejecting federal dollars for public education and replacing them with state dollars in a move that would make Tennessee the first in the nation to turn down federal education funding.
 
As the first day of school fast approaches, parents may once more find themselves taking a backseat in their children’s educational journey, at least for the time being.
As the first day of school fast approaches, parents may once more find themselves taking a backseat in their children’s educational journey, at least for the time being.
 
On campus and elsewhere, philanthropic guardrails will increase giving and prevent the misallocation of funds.
On campus and elsewhere, philanthropic guardrails will increase giving and prevent the misallocation of funds.
 
North Carolina’s new science standards add beneficial introductory material about the scientific method and its importance
North Carolina’s new science standards add beneficial introductory material about the scientific method and its importance
 
An expelled student suing the University of North Carolina over its handling of sexual assault allegations can continue to proceed anonymously.
An expelled student suing the University of North Carolina over its handling of sexual assault allegations can continue to proceed anonymously.
 
A Brunswick County charter school management organization that has been at the center of a legal controversy over the dress code at one of its schools gets high marks for student test scores, according to a new analysis.
A Brunswick County charter school management organization that has been at the center of a legal controversy over the dress code at one of its schools gets high marks for student test scores, according to a new analysis.
 
To stop woke discrimination, states must create anti-DEI statutes with teeth.
 
Late Tuesday evening, Senate Bill 90, previously known as the Searches of Student’s Person bill, was almost entirely revised and reintroduced in the House under the new name of the Children’s Law Omnibus bill.
Late Tuesday evening, Senate Bill 90, previously known as the Searches of Student’s Person bill, was almost entirely revised and reintroduced in the House under the new name of the Children’s Law Omnibus bill.
 
Merit-based teacher pay rewards excellence and encourages outstanding teachers to enter and remain in the profession
Merit-based teacher pay rewards excellence and encourages outstanding teachers to enter and remain in the profession
 
The Martin Center has assembled UNC institutions’ reports to the legislature.
 
Members of the UNC System’s Board of Governors and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees are asking questions and offering pushback to university administrators following a “surprise” announcement last week
Members of the UNC System’s Board of Governors and UNC-Chapel Hill’s Board of Trustees are asking questions and offering pushback to university administrators following a “surprise” announcement last week
 
Thousands of parents in Mexico took to the streets last week to burn education materials that featured “Marxist-communist” indoctrination from the country’s department of education.
Thousands of parents in Mexico took to the streets last week to burn education materials that featured “Marxist-communist” indoctrination from the country’s department of education.
 
A report by the left-wing North Carolina Justice Center claims to have uncovered 61 instances of private schools receiving more funds from the Opportunity Scholarship Program than they have students enrolled.
A report by the left-wing North Carolina Justice Center claims to have uncovered 61 instances of private schools receiving more funds from the Opportunity Scholarship Program than they have students enrolled.
 
A new poll from RealClear Opinion Research shows that national support for school choice has grown by seven percentage points since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A new poll from RealClear Opinion Research shows that national support for school choice has grown by seven percentage points since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
A leading American institution can no longer tolerate dissent.
 
The US Supreme Court's affirmative action decision made an exception for military service academies, due to the military’s “potentially distinct interests that military academies may present."
The US Supreme Court's affirmative action decision made an exception for military service academies, due to the military’s “potentially distinct interests that military academies may present."
 
The N.C. Home Builders Association supports a charter school operator's legal fight against the town of Wake Forst. The dispute sits now with the N.C. Supreme Court.
The N.C. Home Builders Association supports a charter school operator's legal fight against the town of Wake Forst. The dispute sits now with the N.C. Supreme Court.
 
According to Department of Education figures, an estimated 1.4 million North Carolinians currently owe student loans, contributing to the Tar Heel State ranking as the eighth highest state on the average amount of student debt owed, with the average borrower owing $37,920.
According to Department of Education figures, an estimated 1.4 million North Carolinians currently owe student loans, contributing to the Tar Heel State ranking as the eighth highest state on the average amount of student debt owed, with the average borrower owing $37,920.
 
The N.C. Coalition of Charter Schools urges the N.C. Supreme Court to overturn a split 2022 state Appeals Court decision in a charter school dispute.
The N.C. Coalition of Charter Schools urges the N.C. Supreme Court to overturn a split 2022 state Appeals Court decision in a charter school dispute.
 
The Martin Center has uncovered a startling email from the chancellor’s office.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a professor at N.C. State University. He claimed job retaliation for criticism of the NCSU education school's increased focus on social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a professor at N.C. State University. He claimed job retaliation for criticism of the NCSU education school's increased focus on social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
College students are having to go back and learn the basics.
 
Sablefish study leads to interest in coding
 
DOJ had attempted to intervene after two leftist activists were arrested protesting school board meeting, The Daily Wire reported.
DOJ had attempted to intervene after two leftist activists were arrested protesting school board meeting, The Daily Wire reported.
 
The second largest public school district in the country hosted a training session for educators on the “wellbeing of sexual and gender diverse girls” that was led by a married couple who facilitate gender transition treatments for children.
The second largest public school district in the country hosted a training session for educators on the “wellbeing of sexual and gender diverse girls” that was led by a married couple who facilitate gender transition treatments for children.
 
A mother of three became the target of local progressive activists and was eventually fired from her job after speaking out at a California school board meeting, where she voiced her concerns over LGBT curriculum for kids.
A mother of three became the target of local progressive activists and was eventually fired from her job after speaking out at a California school board meeting, where she voiced her concerns over LGBT curriculum for kids.
 
ECU, UNC Pembroke sign dental school early assurance agreement
ECU, UNC Pembroke sign dental school early assurance agreement
 
A Virginia college has continued to erase Revolutionary War-era figures from campus to be “more inclusive,” including a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
A Virginia college has continued to erase Revolutionary War-era figures from campus to be “more inclusive,” including a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
 
North Carolina House lawmakers passed a measure Tuesday by a vote of 115 to 4 that would require public schools to have “threat assessment teams,” safety exercises, and student support programs. Four Democrats voted against the measure.
North Carolina House lawmakers passed a measure Tuesday by a vote of 115 to 4 that would require public schools to have “threat assessment teams,” safety exercises, and student support programs. Four Democrats voted against the measure.
 
Many university expenses are difficult to trim. But not impossible.
Many university expenses are difficult to trim. But not impossible.
 
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