From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 688: From teacher pay increases to increased funding for opportunity scholarships to a new Achievement School District, the N.C. General Assembly took a number of steps in 2016 designed to improve public education in the state. Terry Stoops, JLF’s director of research and education studies, analyzes this year’s education legislation and looks ahead to the next round of reforms.
N.C. sees beneficial education reforms in 2016
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