Across the Carolinas

HVAC study for Wake County Public Schools: A bad idea at a bad time

Every budget contains provisions that are odious and repugnant. So it’s no surprise to know that there are stinkers in...

Trump tariffs will have negative impact on NC public schools

President Trump’s tariff proposals have created economic chaos at home and abroad.  Although personnel costs comprise the largest expenses, North...

Educational equity: the impossible goal justifying public school monopoly

“Educational equity,” or the equalization of student results, is an impossible goal Even if all nontraditional public school options were...

Recapping National Charter Schools Week in North Carolina

This week, North Carolina joined many other states across the country in celebrating National Charter Schools Week and recognizing the...

Recent N&O “Reality Check” raises more questions than it answers

Several weeks ago, The News & Observer ran an article in their “Reality Check” series titled “New report says average...

New figures from NEA highlight same old problems

The annual hand-wringing over teacher salaries in North Carolina resumed once again yesterday with the release of the National Education...

Charting the rise of classical ed in US, North Carolina

A new Classical Schools Database shows the proliferation of classical schools throughout the U.S., including in North Carolina. The database...

Senate budget proposal: Lower income taxes, replenished savings, and reduced regulation

On Monday, the North Carolina Senate released its recommended budget for the 2025–27 biennium For fiscal year (FY) 2026, the...

Stein’s budget proposal: billions in tax increases and elimination of school choice program

Last week, Gov. Josh Stein released his recommended budget for the 2025–27 biennium For fiscal year (FY) 2026, the proposal...

HVAC problems at WCPSS are largely of their own making

WRAL.com recently ran an article on how Wake County school leaders are scrambling for funding to help fix HVAC problems at district...

ESA expansion bill puts us on path to universal school choice

Common Questions About Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs)

What is an ESA?ESAs allow parents to apply for eligible students to receive the state portion of education funds (or...

The Gaslighting of South Carolina Parents

Do you know the origin of the term “gaslighting”? The act of “gaslighting” was made famous by the MGM film...

BREAKING: Proposed Library Regulation Passes

On September 28, the State Department of Education (SCDE) published a draft of a “new regulation that addresses school and...

The NEA Sues South Carolina: Does Their Tillman Constitution Claim Have Merit?

Last week, the National Education Association (The NEA/The SCEA) and others announced that they had filed suit against the State...