Superior Court Judge James Ammons has ordered $677 million in additional state spending to address obligations related to the long-running Leandro case.
Published: Tuesday, May 16th, 2023 @ 1:27 am
By: Carolina Journal
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A record-setting 184 state employees from nine state agencies and three University of North Carolina System institutions will be honored with Governor’s Awards for Excellence at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Jones Auditorium on the campus of Meredith College.
Published: Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 @ 4:46 pm
By: Governor's Office
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So you want the skinny on the state budget and K-12 education? Here’s a quick take:. The budget proposes. $11.2 billion for K-12 public education, an increase of $352 million over last year and the twelfth consecutive budget increase since 2011.
Published: Saturday, July 16th, 2022 @ 7:12 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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NC Education Corps members serve as tutors in elementary schools to support students and accelerate learning
Published: Thursday, May 26th, 2022 @ 11:46 am
By: Governor's Office
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NC Education Corps members serve as tutors in elementary schools to support students and accelerate learning
Published: Tuesday, May 10th, 2022 @ 10:01 am
By: Governor's Office
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North Carolina education leaders signed an agreement to address the critical teacher shortage in the state.
Published: Monday, November 8th, 2021 @ 3:08 am
By: Attila Nemecz
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North Carolina Education Corps recruiting 200 members to serve in public schools across the state
Published: Thursday, November 26th, 2020 @ 12:24 am
By: Governor's Office
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The Andrea Harris Social, Economic, Environmental, and Health Equity Task Force’s Educational Opportunity Subcommittee will host a virtual public roundtable on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 from 6-8 p.m.
Published: Tuesday, October 20th, 2020 @ 3:27 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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COVID-19 has upended our traditional way of educating kids.
Published: Saturday, September 19th, 2020 @ 2:20 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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Group will work to identify and address inequities highlighted by COVID-19
Published: Thursday, July 16th, 2020 @ 2:40 pm
By: Governor's Office
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As the candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for president debate the merits of taxing the wealthiest Americans, maybe we should instead focus on getting rid of a program that effectively taxes the poorest among us.
Published: Thursday, December 5th, 2019 @ 9:32 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Yesterday, the Republican Women of Pitt County and the Pitt County GOP held a joint monthly meeting to hear candidate for NC Lieutenant Governor, Mark Robinson.
Published: Tuesday, October 1st, 2019 @ 2:21 am
By: Diane Rufino
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The North Carolina Education Lottery has seen many changes since its scandal-soaked enactment in 2005: lots of new games, Mega Millions, even a new headquarters.
Published: Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019 @ 7:21 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Hurricane Florence severely damaged schools across North Carolina and left hundreds of thousands of children without homes or classrooms
Published: Saturday, October 6th, 2018 @ 9:16 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Ed School Enrollment and the Limits of Public Policy
Published: Friday, December 29th, 2017 @ 12:44 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Students in North Carolina who are failing core classes are still getting high school diplomas
Published: Friday, August 4th, 2017 @ 4:19 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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"In recent years North Carolina has spent millions to make school buildings safe from intruders and ensure that school and emergency personnel can respond promptly to every eventuality..."
Published: Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 @ 12:10 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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North Carolina is failing far too many children, especially those "at-risk."
Published: Friday, February 10th, 2017 @ 2:12 am
By: Tom Campbell
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This past Sunday, editors at the News & Observer ran Tell the truth on NC school funding. Not surprisingly, the N&O gives their side of school funding.
Published: Friday, December 9th, 2016 @ 3:40 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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What if the conventional wisdom about education in North Carolina were exactly backwards, and it was Republicans who have been more generous in funding our state's schools
Published: Tuesday, November 29th, 2016 @ 6:54 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Which North Carolina political party has increased the education budget by more than $1.1 billion since 2011? Answer: the Republicans.
Published: Friday, November 25th, 2016 @ 2:54 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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In an exclusive interview with Carolina Journal, UNC system President Margaret Spellings discussed her leadership priorities, the future of UNC's Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the impacts of technology on the future of higher education
Published: Tuesday, November 15th, 2016 @ 6:19 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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It's back to school time. While parents and children get ready for what we hope is another successful academic year, here are some interesting numbers for everyone concerned about education in North Carolina.
Published: Sunday, October 23rd, 2016 @ 9:24 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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There are many reasons for North Carolinians to be proud of the statewide education reforms implemented over the last five years.
Published: Friday, October 14th, 2016 @ 12:41 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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In July 2016, the NC State Treasurer released annual performance figures for the N.C. pension fund
Published: Monday, October 10th, 2016 @ 8:54 am
By: Russell Allen
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Governor Pat McCrory convened the Education Cabinet today to discuss North Carolina's accomplishments and goals in education and workforce development.
Published: Wednesday, September 28th, 2016 @ 1:04 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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An analysis shows that East Carolina University's College of Education produced an economic impact valued at almost $46 million in eastern North Carolina during the 2015-2016 academic year.
Published: Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 @ 3:46 am
By: ECU News Services
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Governor Pat McCrory and First Lady Ann McCrory are observing Hunger Action Month by lighting the Executive Mansion in Raleigh and the Western Residence in Asheville orange tonight.
Published: Friday, September 9th, 2016 @ 10:44 am
By: McCrory Communications
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Governor McCrory criticizes political correctness and defends privacy in a new campaign TV ad launched today, excoriating those pushing an extreme agenda on North Carolina and distracting from the important issues facing North Carolina families like raising teacher pay, creating jobs & cutting taxes
Published: Thursday, September 8th, 2016 @ 7:26 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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State Board of Education Chairman Emeritus Phil Kirk set the record straight about education funding in North Carolina in a recent opinion piece.
Published: Thursday, September 8th, 2016 @ 10:35 am
By: McCrory Communications
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