If you want to find an education issue where there seems to be universal agreement in North Carolina, talk about testing. Most everyone agrees we subject our kids to too much of ... Keep Reading
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Link Between Charter Schools and Segregation Is Faulty
Charter schools increase segregation – that’s the flawed conclusion of a recent National Bureau of Economic Research report by three Duke University Professors: Helen Ladd, Charles ... Keep Reading
10-Point Grading Scale: A Trojan Horse
It’s now official: Beginning with the 2015-16 school year, all North Carolina public high schools will be on a 10-point grading scale. Last week the State Board of Education ... Keep Reading
Wake School Estimates Must Be Double-Checked
Before Wake County asks taxpayers to pay for more buildings, the school system needs to ensure its population estimates are accurate. In October 2013, Wake County voters ... Keep Reading
Examining Common Core: Better Late Than Never
The North Carolina legislature adopted Common Core standards for math and English in 2010 with little discussion. More than three years later, legislators have finally formed a ... Keep Reading
Should Teachers Get More For Advanced Degrees?
Governor McCrory surprised officials at the State Board of Education today when he announced that the state will continue to award extra pay to teachers who hold advanced degrees. ... Keep Reading
