How much do school systems spend per pupil?
The average school district increased spending per student by almost 15 percent in 2021-22 over what was spent in 2020-21 Read More
NC Spin Articles
Chancellors talk about selection process, job demands and challenges as Board of Governors consider new procedures
What is the best process for selecting new chancellors and what role should the Board of Governors and system President play in the process? Read More
North Carolina is still purple
For Democrats to stay competitive in the state, they need to give younger voters both something to vote for and something to vote against. Read More
Democrats messaging strategy curbed red wave
Confidence in Democratic messaging has led to a clear and discernable uptick in optimism about the direction of the country. Read More
Enrollment down across UNC System
Twelve of the System’s 16 institutions saw enrollment decline this fall, while four – Elizabeth City State, Fayetteville State, N.C. A&T and UNC-Chapel Hill – increased enrollment. Read More
State ready for potential recession
Never before in state history have we been so well-prepared for fiscal turbulence. Read More
Just 8.3% of North Carolinians Think Health Insurers Have Best Interests in Mind
New Meredith Poll details North Carolinians’ sentiment toward health insurance companies and their impact on access to care, denied claims, and who is to blame for the rising costs of healthcare. Read More
Five takeaways from the 2022 elections
There were fewer swing counties, more females elected in the legislature and mail voting was more popular than in previous elections. Read More
Could election results spur an immediate reversal of a landmark Supreme Court ruling?
If a partisan or ideological flip in the makeup of our appellate courts is allowed to bring wholesale changes in how laws are applied, that can fuel the sense that supposedly impartial courts have been politicized. Read More
My favorite holiday
There is more to this favorite holiday than food. Let us hope it isn't a remnant of times past. Read More
