Some college students would rather shell out cash for someone else?s work than spend time researching and writing their own essays. George Leef explores the impact of ?essay mills? during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio. He?ll also discuss with Donna Martinez the continuing impact of grade inflation.
Some students never head to college, and at least one state lawmaker has been leading the charge for improving career and technical education in the public schools. You?ll hear comments on the subject from Sen. Harry Brown, R-Onslow, and other supporters of career and tech education.
We?ll hear two different takes on elements of the Senate budget plan. Sen. Dan Clodfelter, D-Mecklenburg, will explain why that budget plan included money from tax increases that were not explained in detail. Joe Coletti also will discuss the ?mystery? tax increases and other highlights within the Senate budget.
Plus we?ll learn about some recently discovered evidence that sheds new light on philosopher John Locke?s attitude about slavery, courtesy of N.C. State historian Holly Brewer.
