Unaffordable

by Michael Ramirez at CDN - The supposed “party of affordability” blew it big time. Editorial cartoon by Michael Ramirez. Commentary by R. Mitchell, Editor-in-chief. See more Ramirez (@Ramireztoons) HERE. Click to…

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Federal Education Policy

Introduction The United States Constitution does not mention education. From our nation’s infancy, Congress generally adhered to the principle that the federal government had no authority to undertake functions and duties not…

Education Facilities

Introduction The North Carolina State Constitution requires the General Assembly to provide funding for “a general and uniform system of free public schools,” but it also allows the legislature to delegate additional…

Education and the Workforce

Introduction Do North Carolinians need four-year degrees to be successful? According to projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the North Carolina Department of Commerce, employment opportunities may be…

Charter Schools

Introduction The Charter School movement began with the passage of North Carolina’s charter school law, House Bill 955, NC Session Law 1995-731. Charter schools were set up for teachers, parents and pupils to establish…