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The North Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the long-running Leandro school funding case, ruling that every decision made in the case since 2017 was void.
The North Carolina Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed the long-running Leandro school funding case, ruling that every decision made in the case since 2017 was void.
 
North Carolina Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper gave his fourth and final State of the State address Monday night to what appeared to be, at times, a divided room between Democrats and Republicans.
North Carolina Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper gave his fourth and final State of the State address Monday night to what appeared to be, at times, a divided room between Democrats and Republicans.
 
Politicized efforts to do away with developmental education ignore the facts on the ground.
Politicized efforts to do away with developmental education ignore the facts on the ground.
 
Students have a right to a sound basic education. It is hard to argue with that. But who decides what that looks like in a 2022 action plan for today and tomorrow’s N.C. school kids?
Students have a right to a sound basic education. It is hard to argue with that. But who decides what that looks like in a 2022 action plan for today and tomorrow’s N.C. school kids?
 
It might be a new year, but remote learning isn’t over.
 
Superior Court Judge David Lee released a consultant’s report that recommended spending another $8 billion over eight years to ensure the state complies with the constitutional requirement to provide all children an opportunity to receive a sound, basic education.
Superior Court Judge David Lee released a consultant’s report that recommended spending another $8 billion over eight years to ensure the state complies with the constitutional requirement to provide all children an opportunity to receive a sound, basic education.
 
Community colleges are the unheralded linchpins at the center of state educational systems
Community colleges are the unheralded linchpins at the center of state educational systems
 
During her primary fight with Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton argued that his "free college" promise went too far. Now, however, Clinton has come out with a plan to make public colleges and universities free for families who earn less than $125,000 annually.
During her primary fight with Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton argued that his "free college" promise went too far. Now, however, Clinton has come out with a plan to make public colleges and universities free for families who earn less than $125,000 annually.
 
Students who leave college with no degree but an accumulation of debt face obvious hardship, but what about taxpayer money wasted on students with no degrees
Students who leave college with no degree but an accumulation of debt face obvious hardship, but what about taxpayer money wasted on students with no degrees
 
The North Carolina Community College System is poised to become a national leader in career and college readiness
The North Carolina Community College System is poised to become a national leader in career and college readiness
 
UNC President Margaret Spellings has said that the North Carolina legislature's proposed Guaranteed Admissions Program (NC GAP) has identified the right problem, but has come up with the wrong solution. Her vision is of a UNC system accessible to everyone and educating everyone—not just elites
UNC President Margaret Spellings has said that the North Carolina legislature's proposed Guaranteed Admissions Program (NC GAP) has identified the right problem, but has come up with the wrong solution. Her vision is of a UNC system accessible to everyone and educating everyone—not just elites
 
Looking back at all that happened in higher education this year is enough to make your head spin. One minute, state politicians are finally making good policies; the next, university officials are caving to irrational demands
Looking back at all that happened in higher education this year is enough to make your head spin. One minute, state politicians are finally making good policies; the next, university officials are caving to irrational demands
 
"'Bipartisan' usually means that a larger-than-usual deception is being carried out," comedian George Carlin once quipped. Perhaps, then, North Carolinians should be suspicious about the fact that the University of North Carolina system's president, a Democrat, and its Board of Governors...
"'Bipartisan' usually means that a larger-than-usual deception is being carried out," comedian George Carlin once quipped. Perhaps, then, North Carolinians should be suspicious about the fact that the University of North Carolina system's president, a Democrat, and its Board of Governors...
 
A Senate bill aimed at reducing the need for remedial education courses at community colleges would intervene too late in a high school student's career to have a broad impact on college performance, says a scholar based at Appalachian State University who focuses on student development.
A Senate bill aimed at reducing the need for remedial education courses at community colleges would intervene too late in a high school student's career to have a broad impact on college performance, says a scholar based at Appalachian State University who focuses on student development.
 
Historically, higher education has been relatively left alone by the North Carolina legislature; this year represents a slight departure from that trend. For one thing, Governor McCrory has made the community colleges a focus of his administration and has called attention to their needs.
Historically, higher education has been relatively left alone by the North Carolina legislature; this year represents a slight departure from that trend. For one thing, Governor McCrory has made the community colleges a focus of his administration and has called attention to their needs.
 
About one-third of all freshmen are enrolled each year in a remedial class. Yet current remedial methods are not very effective. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, a mere 17 percent of four-year students enrolled in remedial reading and 27 percent of four-year students...
About one-third of all freshmen are enrolled each year in a remedial class. Yet current remedial methods are not very effective. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, a mere 17 percent of four-year students enrolled in remedial reading and 27 percent of four-year students...
 
There must be something in the water in the Triangle. Those folks keep finding the wussiest left-wing girlie-men possible - cloning them - and electing them to public office. Think Homer Simpson's neighbor Flanders.
There must be something in the water in the Triangle. Those folks keep finding the wussiest left-wing girlie-men possible - cloning them - and electing them to public office. Think Homer Simpson's neighbor Flanders.
 
Starting next fall, N.C. Central University, Elizabeth City State University, and Fayetteville State University will be allowed to admit students with SAT scores as low as 750 (the current systemwide minimum is 800).
Starting next fall, N.C. Central University, Elizabeth City State University, and Fayetteville State University will be allowed to admit students with SAT scores as low as 750 (the current systemwide minimum is 800).
 
From 2009 to 2013, the University of North Carolina system gradually increased its minimum admission standards. Students entering UNC schools this fall had to score at least 800 on combined math and verbal SAT tests to be admitted.
From 2009 to 2013, the University of North Carolina system gradually increased its minimum admission standards. Students entering UNC schools this fall had to score at least 800 on combined math and verbal SAT tests to be admitted.
 
Much of Governor Pat McCrory's policy on higher education revolves around a catch phrase: "closing the skills gap." Mirroring a national policy touted by President Obama and Vice President Biden, McCrory's drive to "close the skills gap" reflects his vision of the community college system as an unde
Much of Governor Pat McCrory's policy on higher education revolves around a catch phrase: "closing the skills gap." Mirroring a national policy touted by President Obama and Vice President Biden, McCrory's drive to "close the skills gap" reflects his vision of the community college system as an unde
 
Indeed, even in our state of North Carolina, where the first solidly Republican government in over 100 years won monumental victories, such as the end of tenure in K-12 education and major changes to the tax code, there was almost no reform for higher education.
Indeed, even in our state of North Carolina, where the first solidly Republican government in over 100 years won monumental victories, such as the end of tenure in K-12 education and major changes to the tax code, there was almost no reform for higher education.
 
An education in law is meant to teach the law and legal reasoning. To learn basic skills is the aim of primary and secondary schooling. Yet here at Leiden Law (part of Leiden University, the Netherlands' oldest and most prestigious university), we are increasingly sacrificing the law to teach...
An education in law is meant to teach the law and legal reasoning. To learn basic skills is the aim of primary and secondary schooling. Yet here at Leiden Law (part of Leiden University, the Netherlands' oldest and most prestigious university), we are increasingly sacrificing the law to teach...
 
Scott Ralls, president of the North Carolina Community College System, says he noticed a problem with remedial education in the state's community...
Scott Ralls, president of the North Carolina Community College System, says he noticed a problem with remedial education in the state's community...
 
With the national economy still locked in the doldrums, states must continue to pull back on funding public university systems. The universities, in return, have two alternatives: they can raise tuition or cut costs. Most often, they do both.
With the national economy still locked in the doldrums, states must continue to pull back on funding public university systems. The universities, in return, have two alternatives: they can raise tuition or cut costs. Most often, they do both.
 
The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP is spearheading a weekly series of protests called "Moral Mondays" directed against Republican-supported legislation...
The North Carolina chapter of the NAACP is spearheading a weekly series of protests called "Moral Mondays" directed against Republican-supported legislation...
 
Several years ago, Scott Ralls determined that there were serious problems with the way North Carolina's community colleges were handling remediation. To Ralls, who is president of the...
Several years ago, Scott Ralls determined that there were serious problems with the way North Carolina's community colleges were handling remediation. To Ralls, who is president of the...
 
For years, a large percentage of North Carolina's high school students have graduated without proficiency in either math or reading--and sometimes lacking in both.
For years, a large percentage of North Carolina's high school students have graduated without proficiency in either math or reading--and sometimes lacking in both.
 
I hope you had a merry Christmas! Here is Part II of our three-part Christmas policy reform wish list. The first four were posted earlier this week. Now for four more...
I hope you had a merry Christmas! Here is Part II of our three-part Christmas policy reform wish list. The first four were posted earlier this week. Now for four more...
 
North Carolina takes great pride in her university system. Nevertheless, the persisting recession is affecting all aspects of the state's economy, including UNC and its students.
North Carolina takes great pride in her university system. Nevertheless, the persisting recession is affecting all aspects of the state's economy, including UNC and its students.
 
While hardball politics is not the place one should ever go looking for intellectual rigor, North Carolina's political culture seems especially prone to hyperbole, illogic, and silliness.
While hardball politics is not the place one should ever go looking for intellectual rigor, North Carolina's political culture seems especially prone to hyperbole, illogic, and silliness.
 
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