More coronavirus relief? The numbers are already eye-popping
North Carolina needs more than money. We need to make sure the money is properly spent. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Bob Luebke
Enrollment declines mask missing student problem
We don't have enrollment numbers for the number of students in private schools, home schools or virtual schools, but we know some students are missing. Read More
Funding students rather than institutions would be a school choice victory
We need to change how North Carolina finances schools. One step is to allow parents to allow families to take their children's education dollars to wherever they want their children educated. Read More
Does school choice harm the public schools?
Critics state that school choice is robbing money from public schools but it's hard to see. Read More
Minorities and school choice: How do they feel about it?
You might be surprised to learn how do those most impacted by school choice, especially minorities and low income residents, feel about the issue. Read More
More school choice is one of the ways North Carolina is better than a decade ago
Between 2010 and 2020 public policy caught up to public sentiment on school choice. Read More
2020 Legislative short session: Coronavirus and not much more
This short session was like no other in recent memory. Bipartisan cooperation that started the session quickly disappeared. Read More
$427 million - the price of compliance
In response to a judge's order the state has submitted an action plan to comply with requirements in the long-running Leandro lawsuit. Will it be accepted by the judge? Will the legislature provide funding for the plan? Can money be found to fund it? There are more questions than answers. Read More
Does school choice divert funds and harm the public schools?
For years critics have said that charter and private schools rob traditional public schools of funding. Is it true? Read More
How to help school districts meet the coming challenges
The months ahead will be challenging and schools will be competing for scarce dollars but there are some things school districts can do. Read More
