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The final of three debates on challenges facing North Carolina’s education system is slated for Wednesday evening, November 1, in Benson at the W. J. Barefoot Auditorium. This time experts will focus on education funding in North Carolina.
The final of three debates on challenges facing North Carolina’s education system is slated for Wednesday evening, November 1, in Benson at the W. J. Barefoot Auditorium. This time experts will focus on education funding in North Carolina.
 
North Carolina’s 58 community colleges are the red-headed stepchildren of our education system.
Published: Friday, May 5th, 2023 @ 9:28 am By: Tom Campbell
North Carolina’s 58 community colleges are the red-headed stepchildren of our education system.
 
Today, at the North Carolina Education Cabinet meeting, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 249 to establish the North Carolina Longitudinal Data System (NCLDS) Governance Board.
Today, at the North Carolina Education Cabinet meeting, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order No. 249 to establish the North Carolina Longitudinal Data System (NCLDS) Governance Board.
 
As state superintendent, Catherine Truitt will oversee North Carolina’s vast public education system, which spent more than $14 billion this school year. But she won’t be doing it alone.
As state superintendent, Catherine Truitt will oversee North Carolina’s vast public education system, which spent more than $14 billion this school year. But she won’t be doing it alone.
 
The House Select Committee on COVID-19 Education working group has approved an education omnibus bill providing regulatory relief and support for North Carolina’s K-12 and higher education systems.
The House Select Committee on COVID-19 Education working group has approved an education omnibus bill providing regulatory relief and support for North Carolina’s K-12 and higher education systems.
 
As the N.C. General Assembly drops its state budget for 2018-19, North Carolina's public colleges and universities vie for money to back career and technical education, employee raises, and system upgrades
As the N.C. General Assembly drops its state budget for 2018-19, North Carolina's public colleges and universities vie for money to back career and technical education, employee raises, and system upgrades
 
The leaders of the North Carolina public education systems, including the President of the University of North Carolina, the Acting President of the North Carolina Community College System, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, have partnered to create My Future NC
The leaders of the North Carolina public education systems, including the President of the University of North Carolina, the Acting President of the North Carolina Community College System, and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, have partnered to create My Future NC
 
If North Carolina were to secede from the union and become an independent country - no, conspiracy theorists, I'm not actually proposing this as a reasonable response to recent political events - how would our education system rank among the other developed nations of the world
If North Carolina were to secede from the union and become an independent country - no, conspiracy theorists, I'm not actually proposing this as a reasonable response to recent political events - how would our education system rank among the other developed nations of the world
 
In 2016, Vidant Health strengthened their mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina and advanced its vision to become the national model for rural health and wellness by creating a premier, trusted health care delivery and education system through strong results in quali
In 2016, Vidant Health strengthened their mission to improve the health and well-being of eastern North Carolina and advanced its vision to become the national model for rural health and wellness by creating a premier, trusted health care delivery and education system through strong results in quali
 
Yesterday, the Network for Public Education, a left-leaning group headed by a longtime activist in Washington, D.C., put out its "50 State Report Card." The "report card" is yet another false report aimed at smearing North Carolina's education system...well, and every state who is attempting to...
Yesterday, the Network for Public Education, a left-leaning group headed by a longtime activist in Washington, D.C., put out its "50 State Report Card." The "report card" is yet another false report aimed at smearing North Carolina's education system...well, and every state who is attempting to...
 
Higher education is changing rapidly, and the University of North Carolina system must adapt accordingly, said former U.S. secretary of education Margaret Spellings, who was elected Oct. 23 to be the sixth president of the consolidated UNC system.
Higher education is changing rapidly, and the University of North Carolina system must adapt accordingly, said former U.S. secretary of education Margaret Spellings, who was elected Oct. 23 to be the sixth president of the consolidated UNC system.
 
Governor Pat McCrory today challenged the North Carolina Education Cabinet to continue to work together to ensure North Carolina's education system is preparing students for the skills business and industry will need in the future.
Governor Pat McCrory today challenged the North Carolina Education Cabinet to continue to work together to ensure North Carolina's education system is preparing students for the skills business and industry will need in the future.
 
Ever since Republicans gained majorities in the North Carolina General Assembly in 2010 and won the governor's office in 2012, Democrats and Progressives have lamented the decline of higher education and especially the University of North Carolina System. Critics of North Carolina Republicans...
Ever since Republicans gained majorities in the North Carolina General Assembly in 2010 and won the governor's office in 2012, Democrats and Progressives have lamented the decline of higher education and especially the University of North Carolina System. Critics of North Carolina Republicans...
 
It's now official: Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, all North Carolina public high schools will be on a 10-point grading scale. Last week the State Board of Education approved the plan to have schools throw out the standard A-B-C-D-F system in favor of a new scale that widens the grade...
It's now official: Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, all North Carolina public high schools will be on a 10-point grading scale. Last week the State Board of Education approved the plan to have schools throw out the standard A-B-C-D-F system in favor of a new scale that widens the grade...
 
College students are heading home for the holidays, but the University of North Carolina's Board of Governors continues its work. The Pope Center for Higher Education Policy believes the BOG has plenty of opportunities to improve North Carolina's 16-campus university system. Jane Shaw, president...
College students are heading home for the holidays, but the University of North Carolina's Board of Governors continues its work. The Pope Center for Higher Education Policy believes the BOG has plenty of opportunities to improve North Carolina's 16-campus university system. Jane Shaw, president...
 
The annual teacher turnover report produced by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction shows the number of public schoolteachers who've left their jobs across the state during the past year.
The annual teacher turnover report produced by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction shows the number of public schoolteachers who've left their jobs across the state during the past year.
 
Teacher pay is a topic that has dominated the education landscape in North Carolina for most of the past year.
Published: Friday, June 6th, 2014 @ 9:24 am By: Civitas Insitute
Teacher pay is a topic that has dominated the education landscape in North Carolina for most of the past year.
 
It's graduation season. Public and private schools across the country are turning out freshly-indoctrinated young people into the workforce.
Published: Thursday, May 29th, 2014 @ 9:16 am By: Brant Clifton
It's graduation season. Public and private schools across the country are turning out freshly-indoctrinated young people into the workforce.
 
From the standards grows an entire industry that seeks to make money "training" educators how to get students to do at least well enough on those tests.
From the standards grows an entire industry that seeks to make money "training" educators how to get students to do at least well enough on those tests.
 
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, few of the fastest growing occupations require a four-year or graduate degree for entry. In this week's CommenTerry, I discuss implications of their findings for North Carolina.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, few of the fastest growing occupations require a four-year or graduate degree for entry. In this week's CommenTerry, I discuss implications of their findings for North Carolina.
 
Education is the most important function of state government. While there are some exciting and wonderful things going on in education North Carolina’s outcomes are far from what we want and need.
Published: Sunday, March 16th, 2014 @ 12:04 pm By: Tom Campbell
Education is the most important function of state government. While there are some exciting and wonderful things going on in education North Carolina’s outcomes are far from what we want and need.
 
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the State Board of Community Colleges and University of North Carolina Board of Governors today signed a revised Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the two public higher education systems.
Governor Pat McCrory issued the following statement after the State Board of Community Colleges and University of North Carolina Board of Governors today signed a revised Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA) between the two public higher education systems.
 
If state leaders want to improve North Carolina's education system in the future, they will have to begin with a better understanding of the history of school reform in our state.
If state leaders want to improve North Carolina's education system in the future, they will have to begin with a better understanding of the history of school reform in our state.
 
In part I of this two-part series on the shape and direction of education reform in North Carolina, we looked behind the education budget numbers. Now in Part II we discuss this year's legislative steps to address concerns about student achievement, teacher salaries and school vouchers.
In part I of this two-part series on the shape and direction of education reform in North Carolina, we looked behind the education budget numbers. Now in Part II we discuss this year's legislative steps to address concerns about student achievement, teacher salaries and school vouchers.
 
I have a challenge for you. Recall the best teacher you ever had. Now think about what characteristics that teacher had and compare it to the other teachers you can remember whom you would never have selected as "best." Chances are you can't even remember those who did not make your cut.
I have a challenge for you. Recall the best teacher you ever had. Now think about what characteristics that teacher had and compare it to the other teachers you can remember whom you would never have selected as "best." Chances are you can't even remember those who did not make your cut.
 
While North Carolina's mainstream media was on its extended Labor Day vacation, The Heartland Institute decided to pick up the slack and do a little reporting about what's happening within our fair state's public education system
While North Carolina's mainstream media was on its extended Labor Day vacation, The Heartland Institute decided to pick up the slack and do a little reporting about what's happening within our fair state's public education system
 
The University of North Carolina's Board of Governors gives high priority to preparation of elementary and high school teachers, and for good reason. The education schools in the state university system produce one-third of the new teachers in North Carolina each year.
The University of North Carolina's Board of Governors gives high priority to preparation of elementary and high school teachers, and for good reason. The education schools in the state university system produce one-third of the new teachers in North Carolina each year.
 
Governor Pat McCrory convened the first North Carolina Education Cabinet meeting in nearly three years today. At the meeting, the group outlined several key goals and objectives to improve our education system.
Governor Pat McCrory convened the first North Carolina Education Cabinet meeting in nearly three years today. At the meeting, the group outlined several key goals and objectives to improve our education system.
 
Acting on his commitment to transform North Carolina's education system, Governor Pat McCrory signed two bills today to help expand digital learning initiatives and promote technology in the classroom.
Acting on his commitment to transform North Carolina's education system, Governor Pat McCrory signed two bills today to help expand digital learning initiatives and promote technology in the classroom.
 
North Carolina's efforts in improving education appear to be paying dividends. A comparative study of student achievement found our fourth and eighth grade students ranked highly with students in other states and other countries.
North Carolina's efforts in improving education appear to be paying dividends. A comparative study of student achievement found our fourth and eighth grade students ranked highly with students in other states and other countries.
 
There is no shortage of ways to expand school choice in our state. Traditional options include encouraging alternative education options like charter schools, private schools, home schools and online education.
There is no shortage of ways to expand school choice in our state. Traditional options include encouraging alternative education options like charter schools, private schools, home schools and online education.
 
Two of the top issues facing new North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly in 2013 are tax reform and education reform. For the performance of North Carolina's economy to improve significantly in the short run, we need a more competitive tax system.
Two of the top issues facing new North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory and the General Assembly in 2013 are tax reform and education reform. For the performance of North Carolina's economy to improve significantly in the short run, we need a more competitive tax system.
 
State Board of Education Vision of Public Education in North Carolina: A Great Public Education System for a Great State is the title of a vision statement adopted by the State Board of Education earlier this month.
State Board of Education Vision of Public Education in North Carolina: A Great Public Education System for a Great State is the title of a vision statement adopted by the State Board of Education earlier this month.
 
Just about everyone agrees on the value and importance of education. North Carolina allocates roughly fifty cents of ever dollar in our state budget to education, and while we appreciate our dedicated teachers and acknowledge the good things happening.
Just about everyone agrees on the value and importance of education. North Carolina allocates roughly fifty cents of ever dollar in our state budget to education, and while we appreciate our dedicated teachers and acknowledge the good things happening.
 
Technological and online tools are revolutionizing education in exciting and near-limitless ways. Web-based documentation means teachers can share on-the-spot editorial input even as student scribes craft essays at home.
Technological and online tools are revolutionizing education in exciting and near-limitless ways. Web-based documentation means teachers can share on-the-spot editorial input even as student scribes craft essays at home.
 
School accountability comes in two forms. Either parents keep schools accountable by "voting with their feet" or states compel public school districts to administer standardized tests.
School accountability comes in two forms. Either parents keep schools accountable by "voting with their feet" or states compel public school districts to administer standardized tests.
 
The wild swings in North Carolina's higher education budget may have come to a halt. Last year, the University of North Carolina system absorbed roughly $400 million in cuts -- a few years before that, higher ed was getting annual increases of 5 percent and more.
The wild swings in North Carolina's higher education budget may have come to a halt. Last year, the University of North Carolina system absorbed roughly $400 million in cuts -- a few years before that, higher ed was getting annual increases of 5 percent and more.
 
I don't often agree with Joe Hackney, the minority leader of the North Carolina House. A longtime Orange County representative who is retiring this year, Hackney previously served as majority leader and speaker.
I don't often agree with Joe Hackney, the minority leader of the North Carolina House. A longtime Orange County representative who is retiring this year, Hackney previously served as majority leader and speaker.
 
The North Carolina Senate's recommended adjustments to the state budget for FY 2012-13 would increase spending by $210 million over the amount approved in last year's biennial budget, and by $470 million over the current 2011-12 spending total.
The North Carolina Senate's recommended adjustments to the state budget for FY 2012-13 would increase spending by $210 million over the amount approved in last year's biennial budget, and by $470 million over the current 2011-12 spending total.
 
If you follow state politics for any length of time, you hear some version of the following assertion: North Carolina may not rank highly in elementary and secondary education, but we make up for it by having one of the best public university systems in the United States.
If you follow state politics for any length of time, you hear some version of the following assertion: North Carolina may not rank highly in elementary and secondary education, but we make up for it by having one of the best public university systems in the United States.
 
Progressives make a point that conservatives ought to take to heart: taxes are far from the only factors that households and businesses take into consideration when deciding where to live, work, invest, shop, or create new businesses.
Progressives make a point that conservatives ought to take to heart: taxes are far from the only factors that households and businesses take into consideration when deciding where to live, work, invest, shop, or create new businesses.
 

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