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EDUCATION
NC Superintendent Candidates

OPINION: Mo Green, Michele Morrow to debate in NC superintendent’s race tonight. Here are 5 takeaways from the race so far.

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This race to lead North Carolina’s public schools is a microcosm for national politics because the candidates represent two starkly different philosophies.
EDUCATION - Cardinal & Pine

Opinion: Private school vouchers are an attack on our rural communities. That’s why we must elect Mo Green

In rural North Carolina, public schools are often the largest employers, providing jobs and stability to local economies. But more than that, they are the places where communities come together—where we celebrate victories, support each other in times of need, and build a sense of belonging.
EDUCATION - Cardinal & Pine

NC Republicans vote to expand private school voucher program by $463 million, but refuse to raise teacher pay

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The General Assembly approved the expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship program to help wealthy families pay for private school, but declined to include extra money to raise teacher pay. Local leaders, parents, and legislators say this latest round of funding will hurt public school teachers and students.
EDUCATION - Cardinal & Pine

Opinion: NC Republicans’ school voucher expansion will leave disabled kids like mine behind

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The North Carolina legislature just agreed to pump more public money into private schools. Here's why that's bad for children with disabilities. 
First grade class facing the front of classroom to learn.

Public education’s price tag: What North Carolina teachers pay to teach

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As the school year begins, North Carolina public school teacher Sarah Lewis found herself not just preparing lesson plans, but footing a bill her state should be covering.
LETRS program proves successful as NC outshines national averages in K-3 literacy

LETRS program proves successful as NC outshines national averages in K-3 literacy

Thanks to the LETRS program, North Carolina K-3 students outperformed national averages in literacy for the third straight year.