Philosopher, theologian, and author Michael Novak explains that religion plays an important role in promoting and preserving the United States’ republican form of government. Novak offered these comments during a Feb. 15, 2010, Headliner presentation to the John Locke Foundation and the Ralph McInerny Center for Thomistic Studies. To watch full-length presentations of John Locke...
The deadline for federal Race to the Top funds was Tuesday. The $4.3 billion program is President Obama’s effort to boost K-12 education. Critics say North Carolina may not win all of its share because of its refusal to relax charter school regulations.
Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation education policy analyst, outlines two key challenges charter school advocates must address in 2010. Stoops delivered these remarks during a presentation to the John Locke Foundation’s Shaftesbury Society Jan. 18, 2010. To watch full-length presentations of John Locke Foundation events, click here.
Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation education policy analyst, explains the purpose of his recent statewide assessment of North Carolina public school systems’ “parent-friendliness.” Stoops offered these comments during an interview with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio (Program No. 343).
Leigh Bortins, founder and CEO of Classical Conversations, discusses the role her company plays in promoting freedom while focusing on “home-centered” education. Bortins offered these comments during an interview for Carolina Journal Radio (Program No. 343).
Rep. Dale Folwell, R-Forsyth, says converting the State Health Plan’s operating calendar from the fiscal year to the calendar year would help address North Carolina’s unfunded $28 billion Health Plan liability. Folwell delivered these remarks during a presentation to the John Locke Foundation’s Shaftesbury Society Dec. 14, 2009. To watch full-length presentations of John Locke...
Meck Deck blogger Jeff Taylor offered WBTV his critique of the “Save The Dream” tour during a Dec. 2, 2009, report.
Hal Young, past president of North Carolinians for Home Education, describes the basic tenets of North Carolina’s law governing private and home schools. Young offered these comments during an interview for Carolina Journal Radio (Program No. 341).
Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation education policy analyst, discusses his second statewide assessment of whether North Carolina public school systems are “parent-friendly.”
Darrell Allison, president of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina, explains the purpose of this year’s “Putting Parents in Charge” tour. Allison offered these comments during an interview for Carolina Journal Radio (Program No. 337).
People headed to U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan’s Raleigh office at lunchtime to share their concerns about federal health-care reform proposals. Americans for Prosperity North Carolina sponsored the “Congressional House Call” Nov. 5, 2009. State director Dallas Woodhouse explains the event, while some participants explain why they joined the effort.
