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Strong proponents of school choice, Locke supports the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of our children.
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‘Science in an Age of Unreason’
The Fall 2022 issue of Regulation, published by the Cato Institute, includes a piece from George Leef of the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. It's a review of…
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Who Do NC Parents Trust for Education Decisions, and How Do They Grade School Boards?
A recent Civitas Poll of North Carolina parents found that most parents believe they are best able to determine how and where their child is educated. Democratic parents want more…
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Leandro: A Quick Take on a Bad Decision
In a dramatic ruling issued just days before midterm elections, the North Carolina Supreme Court upheld a lower court’s ruling and ordered the transfer of millions of dollars to pay…
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Poll of North Carolina Parents Finds More Concerns About Teachers and What’s Going On in the Classroom
A new Civitas Poll of North Carolina parents has new information on parents’ views teachers and what is happening in the classroom. Four in ten parents blamed both parties for…
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NC Parents Weigh In on Book Bans, Gender Identity (Part 2)
The Civitas Poll of parents found that parents want controversial books reviewed by committees and objectionable books removed from elementary schools. Parents think schools spend too much time teaching about…
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What Do North Carolina Parents Think About Education and Their Schools?
School boards are expected to ensure public education is performing its civic and legal responsibilities to educate our children. The new Civitas Poll surveyed parents over a variety of topics…
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On This Day in NC | October 31 – November 4
October 31, 1765 | Sons of Liberty protested the Stamp Act in Wilmington. It was a mock funeral of an effigy, “Liberty.” Before the protestors buried it, someone joyfully exclaimed that Liberty still had a…
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NAEP Scores? Nation’s Report Card Shows Stunning Decline in Math and Reading Scores
The long-anticipated 2022 math and reading scores from National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) have been released. As expected, the NAEP scores, commonly known as the nation’s report card, were not…
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Policy Pizza: The Importance of a Parents’ Bill of Rights in Education
In this first episode of Policy Pizza, education policy expert Terry Stoops joins us to discuss the greatness of western Pennsylvania pizza and the benefits of a Parents’ Bill of…
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Student Assignment in Wake County Schools: Is it Working?
Wake County Schools implemented a student assignment program years ago to provide a more diverse educational environment and expend educational opportunity for more students. Is it working? A serious look…
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On This Day in NC | October 17 – 21
October 17, 1862 | Shipbuilders contracted to construct the CSS Neuse. The ironclad, one of twenty-four in the Confederate Navy, was completed in April 1864. A good portion of the hull is on…
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Massive School Staffing Shortages? Let’s Take a Deep Breath.
A recent survey reported massive school staffing shortages in North Carolina in August. That’s roughly 11,000 vacancies, which would impact the quality of education students receive. How those positions would…