Revenue shortfalls and the state government’s need to balance the budget have raised the possibility of massive teacher layoffs at the local level. While the economy is partly to ... Keep Reading
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A Consolidated Effort: Restructuring N.C. Early Childcare Programs
The Legislature has been engaged in a tenuous balancing act of early childcare programs this year. Attempting to find room for budget savings to face down a $2.4 billion budget ... Keep Reading
Does $45 Million Buy Accountability?
Increased access to higher education is one of the UNC system’s guiding goals.[1] Moderate growth estimates project UNC enrollment will grow by another 20 percent in the next seven ... Keep Reading
When it Comes to Health Benefit Exchanges, One Size Does Not Fit All
Implementation of the Patient Protection Affordable Care Act (PPACA, or ObamaCare) will impose state compliance on a large number of federal rules and mandates, especially when ... Keep Reading
The Smart Start Saga
An ongoing series of evaluating and recommending smarter functioning childcare programs, the Smart Start saga is an in-depth look into potential areas for improvement of efficiency ... Keep Reading
We Need a Better Way to Pay Teachers
The education budget remains the center of an ongoing battle between Democratic Gov. Perdue and the Republican-controlled House and Senate. Discussions are framed by how best to ... Keep Reading
NC Health Benefit Exchange – What’s The Rush?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or “ObamaCare” has created a growing storm of confusion regarding its authorization and implementation. The health benefits exchange ... Keep Reading
New Regulations Burden Childcare Providers
“Tell me about rules that defy common sense—rules that hinder job creation—slow progress… I can promise, North Carolina will listen to you.” – Governor Bev Perdue While Gov. Bev ... Keep Reading
How Much Does Your Smart Start Administrator Make?
A Civitas investigation reveals large compensation packages and salaries in the Smart Start organization which account for a large portion of the reported administrative overhead ... Keep Reading
Answering Charter School Critics
Opponents of bill (SB-8 ) to expand the number of charter schools in North Carolina are in high gear. In an effort to sway lawmakers and public sentiment, critics of the ... Keep Reading
