It should surprise no one that the latest educational fad making waves across the country is just another repackaged, touchy-feely program designed to bolster self-esteem. This is what we have come to expect from our public schools. Elevating the self-esteem of students has become hallowed − and all too-familiar − ground for public educators.
It's time to cast off all doubts about the wisdom of creating a North Carolina commission on climate change. The result is destined to be good for North Carolina and the nation.
An apology to feminists wasn't enough, so Harvard's president now must introduce a whole new expensive program.
In several states and many other countries, disabled children can access private educational institutions using public dollars. North Carolina is, as usual, lagging behind the curve.
RALEIGH — Back in mid-June, when the news was swirling with outrage over allegations of mistreatment of terrorists at Guantanamo, there came a news item that fit perfectly into that template: It was reported that on June 11 a burned Koran was found at the Islamic Center at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.
As political correctness enters mathematics, Dr. Karen Palasek fears a nightmare scenario for a once-pure scientific field.
The state auditor has just issued a detailed report on lawmakers' use of slush funds. Now it is the attorney general's turn at the microphone.
What do early retirement buyouts at General Motors, IBM and Progress Energy have in common with the state of North Carolina's temporary worker tempest, and the 35-hour European work week? All are cost-cutting measures, and the result of past compensation packages too high for current market conditions.
North Carolina must reform its lobbying laws to conform with those of neighboring states and to keep evil at bay
When the government regulates a private behavior, your freedom can be diminished even if you don’t intend ever to engage in it.
When company reps or consultants say they will not come to your community unless a government bribes them, the proper response is skepticism. It is likely that the claim will prove to be less than accurate.
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