NC SAT results offer a mixed bag of test results. SAT content changes invalidate comparisons to earlier data. Other changes are intended to lessen discrimination, but is a ... Keep Reading
Issues
Civitas President Questions SBE Hiring Practices
Following a Civitas investigative report that revealed that Dr. E. Lee Cooley, a voter outreach specialist from the NC State Board of Elections (SBE), gave explicit instructions on ... Keep Reading
State Elections Expert Is Wrong on Voting Law
By Susan Myrick and Francis De Luca *Update at bottom of page - State Board of Elections issues press release regarding this Civitas report. Cooley misleads public at ... Keep Reading
School Report Cards: Behind the Grades
State Report Card Provides Snapshot of Public School Performance Graduation Rates Are Up, But How Much Are They Learning? Proficiency Scores Up Slightly, But Still Have a Lot ... Keep Reading
20 Legislative Races to Watch in NC
Even with so many legislative races already decided and so many others that appear to be sure things, Democrats believe they can make inroads into the Republican majorities in the ... Keep Reading
North Carolina’s Terrible Twosome: (No Voter ID + Same-Day Registration)
Bad combo: The lack of voter ID with Same-Day Registration Why it’s impossible to properly verify SDR sign-ups Yet improper votes are often counted in the final tallies So ... Keep Reading
Civitas Poll: NC Voters in Their Own Words
Why they’re voting for ______ RALEIGH – The latest Civitas poll includes the reasons why North Carolina voters prefer Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. The full questions with ... Keep Reading
What Will Unaffiliated Voters Do in 2016?
As the 2016 voting starts (mail absentee ballots are already being requested), it is illustrative to look at opinions among unaffiliated voters this year to get a sense of which ... Keep Reading
Time to Vote – How Much Time is Enough?
After the progressive Left in North Carolina prevailed in their lawsuit against the State of North Carolina in regards to election reforms passed in 2013, you probably thought the ... Keep Reading
The Real Story of Education in NC
Which North Carolina political party has increased the education budget by more than $1.1 billion since 2011? Answer: the Republicans. Maybe that surprises you. But that’s ... Keep Reading
