State legislative leaders are urging a judge to reject a request that would delay the end of the 32-year-old Leandro education funding case.
School board plaintiffs in the 32-year-old Leandro education funding lawsuit plan to ask the North Carolina Supreme Court for a rehearing.
Democratic lawmakers marked the start of North Carolina's legislative short session by renewing their push to fund the Leandro school spending plan. Rep. Julie von Haefen, D-Wake, filed House Bill 1017 — her seventh attempt — just three weeks after the state Supreme Court dismissed the 32-year-old Leandro case.
Former North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Burley Mitchell offers words of encouragement to both sides of the state's education funding divide.
The end of a 32-year-old court fight over education funding could prompt new action from would-be reformers.
For all the confusion, finger-pointing, and rancor that accompanied the North Carolina Supreme Court’s final ruling in the Leandro school-finance case, the primary emotion it conjured in me was relief. This is likely the last time I’ll feel compelled to comment on the matter. I have many acquaintances, and some cherished friends, who are very...
The North Carolina Supreme Court has split, 4-3, in ending the 32-year-old Leandro school funding case.
The state Appeals Court reminds observers that judges face constitutional limits when ordering the state to spend money.
Students should have objective and comprehensive facts presented to them about important issues and then come to a conclusion after applying their own critical thinking.
A decision shaking up the 30-year-old legal dispute could open the conversation about reforming North Carolina's education finances.
Two of the state Supreme Court's newest members offer a new approach toward a 30-year-old education funding case.
