The Charlotte Observer and News & Observer quoted John Locke Foundation Director of Research and Education Studies Terry Stoops in an article about the expansion of public charter schools in North Carolina. Politico cited Stoops in an article about the national controversy surrounding Common Core public school standards. NCPoliticalNews.com promoted Stoops’ research newsletter offering his predictions of major education stories in 2014. The Kernersville News published and the N.C. Spin website highlighted his column on textbook spending.