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A new study shows that scaling school choice is more cost-effective in improving public school student performance than simply increasing spending on public schools.
A new study shows that scaling school choice is more cost-effective in improving public school student performance than simply increasing spending on public schools.
 
conservative legal foundation takes up key Free Speech case against Davidson Cty school board
Published: Wednesday, May 8th, 2024 @ 1:24 pm By: John Steed
conservative legal foundation takes up key Free Speech case against Davidson Cty school board
 
A local man was left scrambling to pick up his children from school yesterday after failing to remember his responsibilities and spending his time thinking about the Roman Empire instead.
A local man was left scrambling to pick up his children from school yesterday after failing to remember his responsibilities and spending his time thinking about the Roman Empire instead.
 
WCPSS Spends 75% of Covid Dollars on Salaries and Benefits, Little to Nothing on Tutoring
WCPSS Spends 75% of Covid Dollars on Salaries and Benefits, Little to Nothing on Tutoring
 
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.
 
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
The Carolina Journal makes a wide sweeping evaluation of the news that most effects us here in North Carolina, and is distilled, here on BCN, for your clear understanding by the electronic means of video broadcast.
 
Who decides the standards and curriculum? The state? Local school boards? We'll talk to NC Treasurer and State School Board member Dale Folwell and ask him about this and public school spending.
Published: Friday, August 5th, 2022 @ 3:29 pm By: John Woodard
Who decides the standards and curriculum? The state? Local school boards? We'll talk to NC Treasurer and State School Board member Dale Folwell and ask him about this and public school spending.
 
North Carolina schools received over $6 billion in funding to remedy the impacts of the covid-19 pandemic on students and schools.
North Carolina schools received over $6 billion in funding to remedy the impacts of the covid-19 pandemic on students and schools.
 
The judge overseeing North Carolina’s long-running Leandro school funding lawsuit signaled Friday that he will produce an order next week calling for additional state education spending.
The judge overseeing North Carolina’s long-running Leandro school funding lawsuit signaled Friday that he will produce an order next week calling for additional state education spending.
 
A new filing in the long-running Leandro school funding lawsuit would lop another $25 million off of the cost of court-ordered education spending.
A new filing in the long-running Leandro school funding lawsuit would lop another $25 million off of the cost of court-ordered education spending.
 
Since 2020, North Carolina has received -almost $6.1 billion in federal covid relief funds.
Since 2020, North Carolina has received -almost $6.1 billion in federal covid relief funds.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to jump back into the state’s long-running school funding legal dispute. The court wants a trial judge to assess the impact of the new state budget on a $1.7 billion order for additional state education spending.
The N.C. Supreme Court has agreed to jump back into the state’s long-running school funding legal dispute. The court wants a trial judge to assess the impact of the new state budget on a $1.7 billion order for additional state education spending.
 
Currently, North Carolina public schools are sitting on over $4 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding. And the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) wants school boards to begin spending it.
Currently, North Carolina public schools are sitting on over $4 billion in federal coronavirus relief funding. And the North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE) wants school boards to begin spending it.
 
North Carolina’s poor school districts are getting shortchanged on funding.
North Carolina’s poor school districts are getting shortchanged on funding.
 
A long-anticipated report from an education consulting group suggests North Carolina should boost public school spending by at least $8 billion over the next eight years to satisfy its constitutional obligations.
A long-anticipated report from an education consulting group suggests North Carolina should boost public school spending by at least $8 billion over the next eight years to satisfy its constitutional obligations.
 
The U.S. Department of Education awarded North Carolina $10 million to bring more educationally disadvantaged students to charter schools, but state constraints on charters may make spending that money a challenge.
The U.S. Department of Education awarded North Carolina $10 million to bring more educationally disadvantaged students to charter schools, but state constraints on charters may make spending that money a challenge.
 
The average salary of a public schoolteacher in North Carolina was about $54,000 last year, up 20 percent since 2014. That was one of the largest increases in the nation.
The average salary of a public schoolteacher in North Carolina was about $54,000 last year, up 20 percent since 2014. That was one of the largest increases in the nation.
 
North Carolina's elementary and secondary schools are among the best in the country at delivering academic value for the tax dollars spent on them
North Carolina's elementary and secondary schools are among the best in the country at delivering academic value for the tax dollars spent on them
 
Stories about school supplies are a common feature of back-to-school reporting, and nearly all of them mention the fact that teachers spend their own money to prepare for the new school year
Stories about school supplies are a common feature of back-to-school reporting, and nearly all of them mention the fact that teachers spend their own money to prepare for the new school year
 
Discussions around the revised 2018-19 budget have often focused on K-12 education spending
Discussions around the revised 2018-19 budget have often focused on K-12 education spending
 
The N.C. Supreme Court on Monday heard another round of arguments over school funding - this time whether county commissioners or General Assembly lawmakers are responsible for guaranteeing sufficient spending
The N.C. Supreme Court on Monday heard another round of arguments over school funding - this time whether county commissioners or General Assembly lawmakers are responsible for guaranteeing sufficient spending
 
A recent national report dinged North Carolina for its lower-than-average "per-pupil expenditure." At least one state lawmaker is likely to grumble openly about that result.
A recent national report dinged North Carolina for its lower-than-average "per-pupil expenditure." At least one state lawmaker is likely to grumble openly about that result.
 
The Charter School Money Drain Blame Game
Politicians and policy analysts clashed Tuesday over school construction costs and who should pay
Politicians and policy analysts clashed Tuesday over school construction costs and who should pay
 
University foundations are at the forefront of schools' fundraising, event planning, and publicity efforts
University foundations are at the forefront of schools' fundraising, event planning, and publicity efforts
 
What if the conventional wisdom about education in North Carolina were exactly backwards, and it was Republicans who have been more generous in funding our state's schools
What if the conventional wisdom about education in North Carolina were exactly backwards, and it was Republicans who have been more generous in funding our state's schools
 
Accountability — and our outdated concept of it — is a topic Andy Smarick of the Fordham Institute artfully explores in recent blog post “Public Accountability vs. Consumer Accountability”.
Accountability — and our outdated concept of it — is a topic Andy Smarick of the Fordham Institute artfully explores in recent blog post “Public Accountability vs. Consumer Accountability”.
 
The Great Recession has led to greater scrutiny and tighter budgets across much of higher education. One area however that fails to reflect these trends is spending on college athletics
The Great Recession has led to greater scrutiny and tighter budgets across much of higher education. One area however that fails to reflect these trends is spending on college athletics
 
Things have been looking good for your family's finances over the past couple of years
Things have been looking good for your family's finances over the past couple of years
 
Before you read the remainder of this column, estimate 1) how much North Carolina spends per student and 2) the average pay for a North Carolina teacher. Keep both figures in mind and proceed.
Before you read the remainder of this column, estimate 1) how much North Carolina spends per student and 2) the average pay for a North Carolina teacher. Keep both figures in mind and proceed.
 
The Senate Education and Higher Education Committee on Tuesday took a step toward returning money to charter schools that got sidetracked when lawmakers changed the spending formula years ago.
The Senate Education and Higher Education Committee on Tuesday took a step toward returning money to charter schools that got sidetracked when lawmakers changed the spending formula years ago.
 
As we go to press, polls are showing incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan with a slender lead over her Republican challenger, House Speaker Thom Tillis. And Hagan received a minor bump after Labor Day, no doubt as the result of a host of ads from Hagan and allied groups on education funding...
As we go to press, polls are showing incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan with a slender lead over her Republican challenger, House Speaker Thom Tillis. And Hagan received a minor bump after Labor Day, no doubt as the result of a host of ads from Hagan and allied groups on education funding...
 
Just before Labor Day, the publicly available polls of likely voters had incumbent U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan roughly tied with her Republican challenger, Thom Tillis. Since Labor Day, the polling average has shifted about three points in Hagan's direction.
Just before Labor Day, the publicly available polls of likely voters had incumbent U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan roughly tied with her Republican challenger, Thom Tillis. Since Labor Day, the polling average has shifted about three points in Hagan's direction.
 
It's an election year and counties once again can't resist the urge to put a quarter-cent sales tax hike on the November ballot, hoping to reap the rewards of millions in extra revenue, all with the consent of taxpayers.
It's an election year and counties once again can't resist the urge to put a quarter-cent sales tax hike on the November ballot, hoping to reap the rewards of millions in extra revenue, all with the consent of taxpayers.
 
This week, the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank located in D.C., released a new report on educational productivity. This study attempts to gauge the effectiveness of school district spending, that is, "bang for the buck."
This week, the Center for American Progress, a liberal think tank located in D.C., released a new report on educational productivity. This study attempts to gauge the effectiveness of school district spending, that is, "bang for the buck."
 
When the school year winds down and children are released for the summer, their thoughts may turn to lazy days filled with television and video games. But spending the summer that way could lead to a decline in physical fitness, said ECU kinesiology professor Grace Anne Vick, director of the...
When the school year winds down and children are released for the summer, their thoughts may turn to lazy days filled with television and video games. But spending the summer that way could lead to a decline in physical fitness, said ECU kinesiology professor Grace Anne Vick, director of the...
 
The proposed N.C. Senate budget plan would shift money away from lower priorities to meet the goal of raising public school teacher pay across the state. John Locke Foundation experts reviewing the $21.2 billion plan for 2014-15 like the Senate's focus on spending existing revenue more efficiently.
The proposed N.C. Senate budget plan would shift money away from lower priorities to meet the goal of raising public school teacher pay across the state. John Locke Foundation experts reviewing the $21.2 billion plan for 2014-15 like the Senate's focus on spending existing revenue more efficiently.
 
A survey of nearly 900 academic studies from the past quarter-century shows North Carolina has been moving in the right direction on education reform in recent years. That's a key conclusion from a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
A survey of nearly 900 academic studies from the past quarter-century shows North Carolina has been moving in the right direction on education reform in recent years. That's a key conclusion from a new John Locke Foundation Spotlight report.
 
The latest Civitas Poll suggests strong public support for a new state law that requires local school systems to end tenure.
The latest Civitas Poll suggests strong public support for a new state law that requires local school systems to end tenure.
 
Lawmakers adopted a 2013-14 budget conference report authorizing $7.9 billion in General Fund spending on K-12 education, which is up 4.8 percent over the $7.5 billion budget enacted for the 2012-13 fiscal year.
Lawmakers adopted a 2013-14 budget conference report authorizing $7.9 billion in General Fund spending on K-12 education, which is up 4.8 percent over the $7.5 billion budget enacted for the 2012-13 fiscal year.
 

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