Redistricting debate should return to the legislature
While judges might express their "fervent hope" for reform of North Carolina's electoral mapmaking process, that's a job designated for state lawmakers.
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Social studies standards: Striking a balance between honesty, optimism
In 2020, the N.C. Department of Public Instruction will complete a review and revision of academic standards for the state’s K-12 social studies courses. DPI standards and curriculum staff have asked for feedback on the first draft of proposed revisions released in December. They anticipate a minimum of…
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Our state could tip national balance
Democrats and Republicans will contest many states and districts in 2020, to be sure, but North Carolina may prove to be a tipping point in more ways than one.
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Recent Appeals Court ruling offers guidance on orders involving state funding
A bipartisan panel recently reminded us that the General Assembly "wields exclusive constitutional authority over the State’s purse.”…
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No report can resolve funding debate
On the questions of how much to fund and how to deliver public education, there is no research consensus broad enough to convert into a legal mandate. There never will be.
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Dollar stores aren’t making Americans less healthy
My wife and I work hard to stay healthy, a big part of which is eating right, eschewing sugary and pre-packaged foods. Sometimes this is to the chagrin of our two teenage boys who — despite our best efforts — work tirelessly to make our pantry and refrigerator…
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A harbinger of tax hikes: WestEd report calls for more spending on education
As many predicted, the California-based consulting firm WestEd is recommending North Carolina spend billions of taxpayer dollars on pre-schools and district schools to meet the requirements of the Leandro case. Leandro v. State of North Carolina is a 1994 lawsuit that centers on the state’s constitutional duty to provide an…
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Institute founder was a pioneer
The legacy of Walt de Vries includes an accomplished career in politics and academia, venerable institutions such as the Institute of Political Leadership, and heartbroken friends in North Carolina and beyond.
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UNC board ready to move on … to next scandal
We sent the December print edition of Carolina Journal to the printer Tuesday, Nov. 26. On the cover, we teased a news story inside the paper about the UNC Board of Governors wanting to “move on, despite behind-the-scenes drama.” As they say sarcastically on Twitter, that didn’t age well.
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Court keeps governor in his lane
Perhaps Cooper and his aides think they are “fighting fire with fire.” But North Carolinians deserve leaders who, in advancing their political agendas, don’t end up scorching the state constitution.