Train and pay principals wisely
Few missions will be as important and as challenging as preparing the next generation of principals to lead our schools. Read More
NC Spin Articles
11 School districts closing for teacher rally. More than 500,000 students affected
Lindsay Marchello writes in Carolina Journal that 0pinions are mixed about the planned teacher rally on May 1. Read More
The perils of purity
Gary Pearce in his Talking About Politics blog writes that one of the hardest things for candidates to do is stop listening to social media posts and political insiders and loud voices at headquarters. Read More
For Dan Bishop the earth shifted
In his Talking About Politics blog Republican political strategist says your political world can turn upside down in a heartbeat Read More
Adjustments to voter ID law a flawed fix
Andy Jackson, Elections Policy Fellow for the Civitas Institute writes that the legislature is weakening the acceptable forms of identification they approved last December Read More
Elon Poll: What makes North Carolinians feel unsafe?
The latest survey by the Elon University Poll conducted March 30-April 1, 2019, asked residents to weigh on a range of potential risks, asking them to say how unsafe each made them feel. Read More
Labor market returns to degrees
Jessica Stanford of Carolina Demography writes that a college degree is associated with several positive life outcomes, ranging from greater financial security to better health. However, over the past decade, returns on postsecondary degrees have diminished both nationwide and in North Carolina. Read More
Two competing tax cut proposals symbolize the ideological divide
If there is one single debate that captures the essence of the ideological divide it would be the battle over tax policy Read More
Manufacturing jobs on the rise
Whereas manufacturing employment in NC dropped dramatically from 2000 to 2010 it is now on the increase. Read More
Run against Trump
Thomas Mills with Politics NC writes that energy among Democrats is with younger candidates but their voters are older Read More
