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Teacher callouts are illegal work stoppages, not protests
Interpreting the statute to allow work stoppages whenever demands are framed as legislative rather than managerial would create a loophole that swallows the rule.
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Revisiting the NC Education Lottery’s promise
Whether by ending it or reforming it for transparency and accountability, it is time to revisit the education lottery.
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Here comes 2026
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Do sternly worded letters win wars?
To learn more about the resulting battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge (Feb. 27, 1776), please consider attending North Carolina’s First in Freedom Festival.
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Transparency isn’t the enemy of academic freedom
Transparency often has the opposite effect from what critics fear. It builds trust. It reassures the public that universities are places of inquiry rather than indoctrination.
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Remembering the second-most important achievement of 1776
Adam Smith made economic history during the same year American colonists declared independence from the British Crown.
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Snatched
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When classroom tech comes home
Many parents worry about how EdTech is fundamentally shifting their role in their children’s education, crowding out family involvement for yet more screen time.
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Soaring
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Bookstore rebirth teaches a crucial lesson
By the early 2010s, the future of physical bookstores — and even physical books as a medium — appeared bleak. Then came some surprising developments.
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Instant runoffs may prevent weak general election candidates
Statewide runoffs cost millions of dollars in taxpayer funds, extend campaigns for months, and dramatically reduce turnout.
