The bill, HB48, would eliminate four end of course tests in the areas of history, civics and economics, Algebra II and Physical Science. A fiscal note with the bill indicates the ... Keep Reading
education
Charter school commission could be advisory (updated)
Republican Senator Dan Soucek offered an amendment in an education subcommittee that would change the Charter School Commission from an independent panel to an advisory commission ... Keep Reading
Tax credit proposed for education expenses outside of public schools
State Representative Paul Stam and several other Republicans have introduced HB41 to give families a tax credit if they want to put their children in charter schools or private ... Keep Reading
New bill would give charter schools access to state and local funds for capital needs
The new edition of a bill removing the cap on charter schools would permit cities and counties to contribute to the capital needs of charter schools. The bill, introduced by ... Keep Reading
Bill would set up new commission to approve and oversee Charter schools
There is a new edition of the Senate bill that would remove the cap on the number of charter schools. It would establish the Public Charter Schools Commission and it would be ... Keep Reading
State budget writers told economy is rebounding but another year until robust growth
Members of a joint legislative budget panel were told by fiscal researchers revenue collections are on target but still below what is estimated for a new budget. Here's what the ... Keep Reading
Voter ID: Setting the Record Straight
The new majority in the North Carolina Legislature may need more than a little patience and determination to withstand the attacks headed their way if they keep their promise and ... Keep Reading
Free Speech for Me but Not for Thee
With the election over, we need to discuss one of the most troubling developments this election cycle – the demonization of those who lawfully participate in the political debate ... Keep Reading
The misuse of research
This week’s Public School Forum newsletter highlights a study by a UNC professor with a curious headline “Study Proves Obesity Worsens from Teen to Adulthood.” That’s a pretty ... Keep Reading
October 2010 Poll Verbatim Answers
The following are the verbatim answers to questions 17 and 18 of Civitas' October 2010 poll. 17. If Republicans win control of the North Carolina legislature, what action would ... Keep Reading
