There was no doubting the significance of Tuesday’s GOP primary results for North Carolina House. But other election outcomes deserve a closer look.
More than 50 years have passed since Chief Justice Earl Warren delivered the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling ordering the desegregation of public schools, stating, “All provisions of federal, state or local law requiring or permitting discrimination in public education must yield.”
The 2006 primary results are (mostly) in, and it's clear that conservatives were victorious in the most closely watched GOP contests. What's next?
RALEIGH — In spite of our state's historic record of commitment to education, there continues to be a significant debate as to the most effective means of providing the best quality education. The current process is failing, but choice can help.
RALEIGH — A perfect "digestible" appendix to the NCEA and Institute for Justice's newest report, School Choice and the North Carolina Constitution, this Fast Facts outline confers why choice is important for our state and the constitutionality of this much needed option.
With the 2006 primaries beginning on Tuesday morning, it's appropriate to make a few observations before anyone could possibly know the outcome of the balloting.
A new prescription drug program is saving patients big bucks in Union County. The Prescription Drug Discount Card is free, and it can be picked up at any county library and most county buildings. It can be used by any county resident, regardless of age, income or existing health coverage.
There are many politicians and political activists in North Carolina who say that they favor impact fees to fund school construction because they want growth to pay for itself. They do not mean what they say.
ELK GROVE, CA — The Education Intelligence Agency, using data pulled from the U.S. Census Bureau, has compiled comparative data on school districts showing enrollment figures, per-pupil spending, labor costs, and "65% solution" status.
A few mouse clicks will help you learn about neglected pieces of North Carolina's past.
In the movie “The Three Amigos” Steve Martin’s character becomes exasperated with Chevy Chase’s character at one point and says, “It’s like dealing with a six-year-old.” That’s likely to be Tony Snow’s reaction when he has to start dealing with the White House Press Gaggle every day.
