WASHINGTON, DC — The Digest of Education Statistics (2004) provides a compilation of statistical information covering the broad field of education from pre-kindergarten through graduate school. Topics include: the number of schools and colleges; and teachers.
Some activists and political observers believe that Democrats may have as good an electoral year in 2006 that Republicans had in 1994. Given the uncertainties, it is too early to call it that way.
Surveys that allow us to 'choose' among market alternatives, without incurring any cost, are not the same as market decisions. No wonder the results of surveys and questionnaires differ from behavior, when choices are costly.
Municipal elections across North Carolina resulted mostly in the reelection of incumbents, except in Asheville. There was also unrest about the school system in Wake but little of it in Iredell County.
RALEIGH — Like other states, North Carolina maintains a system of certification and licensing for public school teachers. Proponents argue that certification standards will separate out teachers, but there is no evidence that these standards determine teacher quality.
In the interest of brevity, the purpose of this week's newsletter is two-fold: to inform you of the latest developments in an ongoing debate over teacher certification in our state, and to provide you with details about an education event you won't want to miss.
The General Assembly will convene Wednesday for a “veto session” called by the governor about a teacher-certification bill. Unfortunately, it appears that lawmakers won’t make history with the first veto override.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia is at the forefront of a national trend towards privatization in education. In December 2001, after years of conflict between city and state over educational funding, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania took over the city's school district, declaring it to be in a state of crisis.
Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was in North Carolina Monday to talk up a fiscally conservative approach to state budgeting. It was a welcome and well-received message. Oh, and then there’s that presidential thing.
There are significant questions being asked in North Carolina local elections this year. Just don’t expect there to be significant lines at the polls, except in a few cities sporting competitive races.
Other compelling news events have distracted attention from the 2005 election cycle. That’s unfortunate, because there are some interesting, competitive races across the country and in NC.
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