Is school choice incompatible with the traditional public school system? Does support of one mean a disregard for the other? ... Keep Reading
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What poll results tell us
A majority of poll respondents say that North Carolina public schools receive “too little” funding But a solid majority also have no idea how much is actually spent Once ... Keep Reading
The Rationale of School Choice Part II: Support for All Options
North Carolina’s traditional public schools are not being “starved,” despite Leftist claims to the contrary State government should support all varieties of high-quality ... Keep Reading
The Rationale of School Choice Part I: Preferences in the Education Marketplace
Enrollment in North Carolina’s traditional public schools continues to decrease; 1 in 5 children now attend either public charter, private or home schools. The expansion of ... Keep Reading
Our Nation of Debtors and the Student Loan Crisis
Conservatives really need to get serious about thrift in all aspects of life and public policy. PJ Media is reporting that the level of student loan debt nationwide is at $1.5 ... Keep Reading
Advice to Grads: Start Mopping
This graduation season, high school and college graduates will be implored to "follow your passion" and "be courageous". All well and good. But perhaps more practical advice ... Keep Reading
A Few Thoughts on Teachers I Met at the Walkout
I plan on writing a more extensive report on the teacher walkout in downtown Raleigh Wednesday for the June print edition of NC Capitol Connection. There will be more content on ... Keep Reading
K-12 Spending Was A Shrinking Priority Under Dem Leadership
Long-term trend lines show that K-12 spending as a share of the state General Fund budget steadily decreased under Democratic leadership. Many are fond of saying that state ... Keep Reading
In Praise of Teachers over Politics
The first time I can remember an election was in my kindergarten class in 1984. Mrs. Booth polled the class on who their parents were voting for and I remember President Ronald ... Keep Reading
The Difference Between Schooling and Education, a Chinese Prom Dress, and the Power of Words
Weekend Muse The Myth of Institutionalized Learning by Kerry McDonald There is a crucial difference between schooling and education. Schooling largely relies upon standardized, ... Keep Reading
