What’s missing from the teacher pay discussion Focusing just on salary figures paints an incomplete picture Pay boosts for academic credentials and certifications are ... Keep Reading
Education
Where have all the teachers gone?
NC tracks and reports data through a yearly Teacher Attrition Report. Varied frustrations drive good teachers to leave the profession. State and local policy makers can take ... Keep Reading
Review: Innovation and Sweat Equity: Keys to Success
Below is a book review of Robert Luddy's "Entrepreneurial Life: The Path from Startup to Market Leader." The review first appeared in the March print edition of NC Capitol ... Keep Reading
Teacher quality: the overlooked variable
Quality teaching is a critical component to student progress. There are concerns about teacher quality in NC. NC can take action to contribute to a higher quality teaching ... Keep Reading
Do Education Savings Accounts lack accountability?
That’s what school choice opponents claim. In a recent article on Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in the News and Observer, Keith Poston of the Public School Forum said the ... Keep Reading
Are charter schools hurting DPS? Look again.
A recent study cited by the N&O claims that charter school growth is “hurting” public schools But charter schools only grow when families choose to send their children ... Keep Reading
NC School Choice Options
North Carolina parents can access a variety of options to aid in the education of their children. In addition to traditional public schools, students can enroll in public charter, ... Keep Reading
NC School Choice: By the Numbers
It’s National School Choice Week. To aid our understanding, here’s a quick snapshot of school choice and trends in North Carolina. Student Enrollment in ... Keep Reading
Cooper’s Leandro Commission: Look at Who’s Missing
Article by Tyler Bonin In spite of near countless educational committees in existence, Gov. Cooper has created another new commission tasked with developing recommendations ... Keep Reading
Teacher Pay: What’s often missing from the discussion
Discussions over teacher pay often overlook an important factor Rising benefit costs have been crowding out funds for salary increases Total compensation has been rising ... Keep Reading