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When students have the opportunity find the best context and pathway in which to develop their unique talents, they thrive. We belive that transparency is necessary to help students and parents make informed decisions. American democracy depends on the civic literacy of its citizens. Restoring a founding-document-based curriculum through K-16 is essential.
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Education
Are Hybrid Schools the Future of School Choice?
Hybrid schools employ multiple settings, instructors, and mediums of instruction with varying degrees of standardization and regimentation. There are disagreements within the hybrid school community about the costs and benefits…
Education
How to Get Involved in the Drafting of New Science Standards
Last week, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved a request to begin drafting new science and healthful living standards for public schools. There is a lot at stake.…
Education
Dr. Troy Kickler Will Lead New Curriculum Project
The Center for Effective Education (CEE) and the John Locke Foundation are happy to announce Dr. Troy Kickler has joined CEE as Senior Fellow and Managing Director of the North…
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Budget, Taxation & Economy
The NEA’s “Rankings and Estimates” Report Goes From Bad to Worse
The National Education Association’s 2022 “Rankings and Estimates” report included an average teacher salary figure that was significantly lower than the $55,905 average reported by the North Carolina Department of…
Education
What’s Always Missing From the Discussion on Teacher Pay?
Last week the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NC DPI) declared the average teacher in North Carolina earned about $55,905 in 2021-22. Lower figures figures from the National Education…
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Budget, Taxation & Economy
Leandro Order Begins to Right the Ship
Last year, Judge David Lee ordered the controller, state treasurer, and Office of State Budget and Management to take $1.75 billion from state coffers without legislative approval and distribute the…
Education
It’s Finally Out
Highlights of the North Carolina Public School Budget was released last week. The electronic document, commonly referred to as HIghlights, is produced annually by the North Carolina Department of Public…
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Education
Teachable Moment: How Do North Carolina Schools Adopt Textbooks?
Last week, Club for Growth Action aired a campaign advertisement supporting Rep. Ted Budd that referenced a 2014 John Locke Foundation blog post about Governor Pat McCrory’s appointments to the…
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Education
Public Education: What Rights Do Parents Currently Have and Not Have?
If parents and guardians want to be effective advocates for their children, they need to have a clear understanding of the rights they possess and those they do not under…
Education
The Next Battle: Revisions to North Carolina Science and Health Standards
In July, the N.C. State Board of Education approved the remaining supplementary materials accompanying revised social studies standards approved earlier this year. Barring intervention by the General Assembly, state education…
Education
Another School Bond for WCPSS? Look Closely at the Trendlines
If all goes as planned, Wake County voters will be asked to approve a nearly $900 million bond referendum this November. Most of the bond ($530.7 million) will provide funds…
Education
A Parents’ Bill of Rights for North Carolina
The John Locke Foundation believes it is the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of our children. One of the best ways for parents to…