Educating the next generation is one of the most important responsibilities of state government. For the last decade critics of the Republican education policies claim the General ... Keep Reading
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A Decade of NC Teacher Pay: Numbers point towards improvement
Teachers have fared poorly under Republican leadership in the General Assembly. That is an oft-repeated phrase of Progressives and members of the North Carolina Association of ... Keep Reading
The real problem with teacher pay
A recent opinion piece by Dan DiSalvo in the Wall Street Journal (subscription may be required) points out a painful truth about the current debate over teacher pay: the rising ... Keep Reading
What’s missing from the teacher pay discussion
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
What’s missing from discussions on teacher pay
Low teacher pay and North Carolina’s position relative to other states are subjects much in the news lately. Numerous factors contribute to each of those situations. One ... Keep Reading
Are public school teachers underpaid?
A new Heritage Foundation study by Jason Richwine and Andrew Biggs asks an important question - especially in light of our stagnant economy, budget reductions and repeated calls ... Keep Reading
Citizens Support Gay Marriage Amendment
With the General Assembly convening to consider amendments to the North Carolina constitution, Republicans are anticipating placing a defense of marriage amendment on the ballot in ... Keep Reading
State Health Plan Update: Still in Bad Shape
Today's meeting of the Committee on Employee Hospital and Medical Benefits included a financial update of the State Health Plan (SHP). Among the highlights: For FY ... Keep Reading
