Signs of spring
Sunday morning, Joe Neff’s story ran on Page 1A of the N&O. Tuesday at 2 pm, Dana Cope held a 90-second news conference (no questions, please) to resign. As WRAL’s Laura Leslie said on Facebook... Read More
NC Spin Articles
One test, many tests or zero tests?
Last year, the General Assembly created the N.C. State Board of Education Task Force on Summative Assessment. The group began their review of the state's testing program in October and will report... Read More
Budget shortfall: Panic or continue the path?
The latest revenue projections and forecasting report from the NC General Assembly’s fiscal research division say NC will experience a $271 Million shortfall this year, a small fraction of the... Read More
A hole in the boat?
Before the sun set, the day the legislature returned to town, the Bull Mooses in the Senate had locked horns with Pat McCrory. The Bull Mooses are a gregarious lot but they’re dangerous when... Read More
More evidence North Carolina does not value teachers
Despite all the platitudes from politicians, especially in election years, North Carolina does not value public school teachers, not really. That’s not only the fault of the folks currently in power... Read More
Will legislators offer resources to improve schools?
Tough love” is now part of government’s role. That’s what happened in many areas across North Carolina last week when every public and charter school in the state was given an A-to-F grade for... Read More
Teaching boys value of reading
Editorial by Jacksonville Daily News, February 10,2015. Do a little research and you’ll find reams (paper and electronic) of commentary seeking the answer to a serious question: “Why don’t boys... Read More
SEANC needs a new board
Editorial by News and Observer, February 10, 2015. Dana Cope, executive director of the State Employees Association of North Carolina, has resigned following a News & Observer report on questionable... Read More
Citizen Smith: NC's best foot forward
The passing of Dean Smith reminds us that he was much more than a celebrated basketball coach – he was the lens through which much of the nation saw us. What they saw was a highly intelligent... Read More
Gas tax change headed for Senate vote
A change in the state's gas tax proposed by Senate leaders would mean short-term savings at the pump, but higher gas taxes down the road and deep cuts at the state Department of Transportation. The... Read More
