As US, NC homelessness numbers rise, officials and nonprofits make headway in helping veterans
Experts say the downward trend in the number of homeless vets shows the value of sustained and targeted public investments. Read More
NC SPIN Posts by Greg Childress
As housing needs grow, rural communities look to the state for funding, expertise
More than one million households in North Carolina are housing cost-burdened, meaning they spend more than 30 percent of their income on housing. Read More
Housing shortage leaves NC low-income renters stymied
New report identifies a yawning housing gap for hundreds of thousands of NC households. Read More
Gov Roy Cooper: School vouchers are a ‘reckless waste’ of taxpayer money
The governor said he is not against private schools but Cooper called for a moratorium on private school vouchers until the state's public schools are fully funded. Read More
North Carolina GOP faithful reach to the far right for state superintendent nominee
There's no clearer contrast than we have for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Read More
Expert to NC parents: Social media sites have changed how kids interact with drugs and alcohol
23% of high school students have had alcohol in the past month and also engaged alcohol-related risky behaviors. Read More
Charter Schools Review Board denies application for an all-boys charter in Mecklenburg County
The review board has the power to approve, renew, amend and terminate charters. Read More
State Board of Ed attorney informs panel it lacks authority to enforce Parents' Bill of Rights
They can say there was a violation but can't do anything about it. Read More
Five standout speeches from North Carolina’s final public hearing on redistricting
Voters spoke emphatically against continued gerrymandering by our legislators. There's no indication their viewpoints will be taken into account. Read More
New budget proposal would delay implementation of the Parents' Bill of Rights law
Teachers and administrators have concerns about the implementation of the bill. Read More
