Gubernatorial candidate Dan Forest unveiled his education plan today. There are four themes to the plan.
- Parents Pick
- Expand the Opportunity Scholarship program to every N.C. family.
- Level the playing field for high-quality charter schools
- Four in the Door
- A principal with full authority to hire and fire
- An armed security guard
- A computer science teacher
- A trade professional
- ACT Now
- Boosting North Carolina’s performance on the ACT to No. 1 in the Southeast.
- Requiring students to pass the U.S. citizenship exam before graduating.
- Mandating background checks for teachers.
- Learn and Earn
- Create a career high school diploma.
- Market our state’s dual enrollment and 2+2 plans.
- Train guidance counselors in opportunities in apprenticeships and community colleges.