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Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review:
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review:
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review:
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review:
 
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review.
Each week, staff at Carolina Journal looks back at the week in N.C. politics and chooses several interesting, relevant stories you may have missed. Here’s this week’s review.
 
On Friday, GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new academic standards for the state, shoving out the Common Core standards that had been implemented in the state in 2010, just one year after he started pushing for jettisoning those standards.
On Friday, GOP Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new academic standards for the state, shoving out the Common Core standards that had been implemented in the state in 2010, just one year after he started pushing for jettisoning those standards.
 
The world’s workforce pipeline pulses with top talent, yet American education remains mired in mediocrity.
The world’s workforce pipeline pulses with top talent, yet American education remains mired in mediocrity.
 
After nearly a six month wait, Judge David Lee has released the long awaited consultant recommendations for North Carolina public schools.
After nearly a six month wait, Judge David Lee has released the long awaited consultant recommendations for North Carolina public schools.
 
These have not been good weeks for anyone who watches the landscape of public education.
These have not been good weeks for anyone who watches the landscape of public education.
 
As the Innovative School District’s first and only school, Southside Ashpole Elementary has a lot to live up to in terms of academic progress. An early evaluation of the inaugural school shows much work is needed.
As the Innovative School District’s first and only school, Southside Ashpole Elementary has a lot to live up to in terms of academic progress. An early evaluation of the inaugural school shows much work is needed.
 
People in the education policy and funding worlds don’t like Sandra Stotsky. For years she has been a robust critic of too many things educators, ed school professors, school administrators, and philanthropists have hailed and implemented.
People in the education policy and funding worlds don’t like Sandra Stotsky. For years she has been a robust critic of too many things educators, ed school professors, school administrators, and philanthropists have hailed and implemented.
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
There are several candidates who are seeking the Congressional seat from the 3rd District that was held by the late great Walter B. Jones, but only one is a tried and true conservative.
There are several candidates who are seeking the Congressional seat from the 3rd District that was held by the late great Walter B. Jones, but only one is a tried and true conservative.
 
Hardly a week goes by without hearing news that North Carolina or some North Carolina city or town is achieving a high ranking on a business or quality of life survey
Hardly a week goes by without hearing news that North Carolina or some North Carolina city or town is achieving a high ranking on a business or quality of life survey
 
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
We will offer this allotment of three with more to come; some old, most new, but all quite informative, and, moreover, necessary to understanding that in North Carolina, there is a wiser path to govern ourselves and our People.
 
As he campaigned for the Republican presidential nomination in the winter of 1999, then-Gov. George W. Bush delivered his memorable "soft bigotry of low expectations" speech before the Latino Business Association in Los Angeles.
As he campaigned for the Republican presidential nomination in the winter of 1999, then-Gov. George W. Bush delivered his memorable "soft bigotry of low expectations" speech before the Latino Business Association in Los Angeles.
 
The assessment in question was the 2017 version of the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) - commonly referred to as the nation's report card
The assessment in question was the 2017 version of the National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) - commonly referred to as the nation's report card
 
Classic literature has fallen from favor in English class. The movement away from the literary canon, begun decades ago, has accelerated rapidly following adoption of Common Core standards by most states eight years ago
Classic literature has fallen from favor in English class. The movement away from the literary canon, begun decades ago, has accelerated rapidly following adoption of Common Core standards by most states eight years ago
 
A recent study by the League of Women Voters reported "77 percent of private schools receiving vouchers are using curricula that do not comply with state standards, leaving many students unprepared for college-level coursework or careers in certain fields."
A recent study by the League of Women Voters reported "77 percent of private schools receiving vouchers are using curricula that do not comply with state standards, leaving many students unprepared for college-level coursework or careers in certain fields."
 
With the adoption of Common Core State Standards in 2010, college and career readiness became the stated outcome of our public schools
With the adoption of Common Core State Standards in 2010, college and career readiness became the stated outcome of our public schools
 
In Part I of our two-part response to Keith Poston’s column, I showed how budget data does not support the claim that state government is disinvesting in the public schools and how some of the budget issues Poston references derive from local – not state – decisions or priorities
In Part I of our two-part response to Keith Poston’s column, I showed how budget data does not support the claim that state government is disinvesting in the public schools and how some of the budget issues Poston references derive from local – not state – decisions or priorities
 
As Massachusetts was considering signing on to a national curriculum and testing plan called Common Core, one of its lead writers gave a presentation to its state board of education
As Massachusetts was considering signing on to a national curriculum and testing plan called Common Core, one of its lead writers gave a presentation to its state board of education
 
The outcome of the presidential election puzzled many people. How could such a brash, offensive personality - who didn't understand the nuances of conservatism, who spoke in politically incorrect tweets -win election to lead the world's greatest nation? How could such a dark campaign bring us this
The outcome of the presidential election puzzled many people. How could such a brash, offensive personality - who didn't understand the nuances of conservatism, who spoke in politically incorrect tweets -win election to lead the world's greatest nation? How could such a dark campaign bring us this
 
The ability to succeed in higher education - as defined by college readiness - has been one of the stated goals of the State Board of Education for every student in North Carolina.
The ability to succeed in higher education - as defined by college readiness - has been one of the stated goals of the State Board of Education for every student in North Carolina.
 
Here are the big election cycle political issues and Donald Trump's and Hillary Clinton's positions on what each wants to see and make happen...
Here are the big election cycle political issues and Donald Trump's and Hillary Clinton's positions on what each wants to see and make happen...
 
It's back-to-school time and parents everywhere want not only to encourage their children academically, but also want to know how their child's school is performing.
It's back-to-school time and parents everywhere want not only to encourage their children academically, but also want to know how their child's school is performing.
 
The current legislative session has been hailed in most quarters as a success, yet much remains to be done
The current legislative session has been hailed in most quarters as a success, yet much remains to be done
 
A bill that allows students to choose between the current or traditional math curricula passed the Senate Education Committee today
A bill that allows students to choose between the current or traditional math curricula passed the Senate Education Committee today
 
Last month I looked at Hillary Clinton’s higher education proposals in this Clarion Call, and found nothing to praise in them. They merely deepen the already ruinous federal involvement in subsidizing college.
Last month I looked at Hillary Clinton’s higher education proposals in this Clarion Call, and found nothing to praise in them. They merely deepen the already ruinous federal involvement in subsidizing college.
 
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) has been honored with the Freedom Fighter Award from leading grassroots conservative organization FreedomWorks
Congressman Walter B. Jones (NC-3) has been honored with the Freedom Fighter Award from leading grassroots conservative organization FreedomWorks
 
The 2016 short session of the General Assembly adjourned leaving plenty of items on the table, and some of them could be revived during the 2017 long session
The 2016 short session of the General Assembly adjourned leaving plenty of items on the table, and some of them could be revived during the 2017 long session
 
There is no shortage of activity in the North Carolina General Assembly. While most capitol watchers are focused on the short session's main responsibility, developing and passing a state budget.
There is no shortage of activity in the North Carolina General Assembly. While most capitol watchers are focused on the short session's main responsibility, developing and passing a state budget.
 
The checkout line was stalled and grew long. "What's taking so long," one impatient customer groused
The checkout line was stalled and grew long. "What's taking so long," one impatient customer groused
 
If you thought the debate over Common Core Standards was over; think again. It may be only starting - again
If you thought the debate over Common Core Standards was over; think again. It may be only starting - again
 
Last month, the National Education Association released "Rankings of the States 2015 and Estimates of School Statistics 2016." "Rankings and Estimates" is a useful publication for its per pupil expenditure and teacher pay rankings
Last month, the National Education Association released "Rankings of the States 2015 and Estimates of School Statistics 2016." "Rankings and Estimates" is a useful publication for its per pupil expenditure and teacher pay rankings
 
So far, 2016 has turned out to be a momentous year in state politics - and the general election is still months away
So far, 2016 has turned out to be a momentous year in state politics - and the general election is still months away
 
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