CHAPEL HILL (October 11, 2024) – As he prepared for his formal installation today, we asked UNC-Chapel Hill Chancellor Lee Roberts what he’s learned about the university during his time as interim chancellor and, now, permanent chancellor. He had a ready answer. “Everyone who works here, everyone who’s fortunate enough to study here, knows what… READ MORE
CHAPEL HILL (October 11, 2024) – Court and governing-board decisions about diversity on campus seem headed a particular way at UNC-Chapel Hill. But the university’s new chancellor says the university still needs to reflect the makeup of North Carolina. “The university exists in a kind of moral trust with the people of North Carolina. We… READ MORE
RALEIGH (October 4, 2024) – North Carolina legislators will soon be able to stop a massive expansion of private-school vouchers that would pose a drain on the state’s public schools. They should undoubtedly uphold Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of the bill. The bill legislators approved last month would commit $4 billion in taxpayer dollars over… READ MORE
RALEIGH (October 4, 2024) – The destruction Hurricane Helene brought to Western North Carolina last week was unimaginable – in fact, we still don’t know the cost. And we don’t know how long recovery will take. But if you want to assist with immediate relief, here are some places that could use your help: Blue… READ MORE
RALEIGH (September 24, 2026) – Every business leader knows that our companies are only as good as our people. But too many of us think that because North Carolina’s community colleges and universities are well-regarded and companies keep moving here, our public K-12 education must be in good shape. Wrong! Astonishingly, only about 30% of… READ MORE
RALEIGH (September 18, 2024) – A debate Saturday between the candidates for North Carolina’s Superintendent of Public Instruction painted stark differences between Democrat Mo Green and Republican Michele Morrow. With little more than six weeks left until the election, recent polls have shown the race to be quite close – within the margin of error.1… READ MORE
By Andrew J. Perrin and A.T. Panter CHAPEL HILL (September 18, 2024) –General Education. Distribution Requirements. Such standards – required by nearly every institution of higher learning and prescribed by most accreditation bodies evoke dreary images of endless checkboxes. Frustrated students search for courses with open seats that fit their schedules, while overworked academic advisors… READ MORE
RALEIGH (September 13, 2024) – Public dollars belong in public schools. So in what perverse world is it OK to divert hundreds of millions of tax dollars to private schools while denying inflation-adjusted raises to public school teachers? Apparently, it’s the peculiar world of the North Carolina General Assembly. Legislators voted this week to devote… READ MORE
RALEIGH (September 13, 2024) – People go where they feel welcome. The question, after the UNC Board of Governors repealed the UNC System’s policy on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, is whether they will. The Board of Governors received a report this week on efforts at each UNC System campus to eliminate DEI offices since the… READ MORE
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