Since 1994, North Carolina has been providing millions in state funds to teachers who apply for and receive National Board Certification from the National Board of Professional ... Keep Reading
No Places for Illegal Immigrants
The following article was originally published in the News and Observer on September 17, 2009. The State Board of the N.C. Community Colleges System is looking to change its ... Keep Reading
2009 Session Legislative Recap Series: Education
Completion of the $19 billion state budget dominated much of the recent legislative session. However, aside from providing $11.1 billion to fund public education, lawmakers ... Keep Reading
K-12 Education Budget: What They Don’t Tell You
There has been much talk from lawmakers about the need to spare North Carolina public schools from large budget cuts and protect teachers’ jobs. The General ... Keep Reading
FY 2009-10 Education Budget Recap
More Budget Recaps Main Budget Recap Page FY 2009-10 HHS Budget Recap FY 2009-10 Education Budget Recap FY 2009-10 Transportation Budget Recap Justice ... Keep Reading
HB 1261: Cyberbullying overreaction?
Hard cases make bad law. That phrase is an apt description for why HB 1261 is this week’s bad bill of the week. HB 1261 sponsored by Rep. Nick Mackey(D-Mecklenburg) and ... Keep Reading
Are More Taxes the Only Option to Save Teacher Jobs and Balance the State Budget?
Since the 1999-2000 school year, North Carolina has hired 16,680 new teachers. In addition, 9,867 new non-teaching positions have been created. Are more taxes the only option ... Keep Reading
Perdue’s Plan to Save Education: More Options than Higher Taxes and Teacher Layoffs
For Gov. Beverly Perdue, the equation is quite simple: any further education cuts are cuts that harm the classroom. The Governor remains firmly opposed to any budget proposal to ... Keep Reading
Reduce Education Spending Without Harming the Classroom? It Can Be Done.
In order to address the state’s growing budget deficit, Governor Beverly Perdue has called on state agencies to reduce spending and develop new ways to stretch tax dollars. ... Keep Reading
More Battles Ahead for K-12 Education and the State Budget
This article originally appeared in the Lincoln Tribune on May 29, 2009. One of the most significant budget battles taking place in the General Assembly this year involves K-12 ... Keep Reading
