Episode 9 - The Benefits Of Early Childhood Education
A new study out of Duke University has found the benefits of early childhood education are significant and last up through the fifth grade, contradicting earlier studies that suggested the benefits of...
3 Joulu 201624min
Episode 8 - Principals And Principal Pay
North Carolina’s average pay for principals ranks 50th out of all states and the District of Columbia. The NC General Assembly is expected to focus more attention on principals including pay next sess...
25 Marras 201624min
Episode 7 - Election 2016
With all the votes cast, what will Election 2016 mean for education policy in North Carolina? We explore with a panel of experts. Guests: • Rick Glazier, Executive Director, NC Justice Center • Dr. T...
18 Marras 201624min
Episode 6 - After The Floods
Three weeks after Hurricane Matthew devastated parts of Eastern NC with historic flooding, Robeson County students returned to class, the last school system to reopen. We visit Lumberton this week and...
11 Marras 201624min
Episode 5 - School Finance Across North Carolina
North Carolina’s poorest counties continue to fall further behind our wealthier counties in terms of resources available to their local schools. What is the impact and what we can do to ensure all sch...
4 Marras 201624min
Episode 4 - Teacher Pay In North Carolina
There’s probably no subject that has generated more headlines and more debate over the last few years than teacher pay. How much should teachers earn? Where do we rank? Will teachers really make on av...
29 Loka 201624min
Episode 3 - Expanding Educational Opportunity In North Carolina
“Expanding Educational Opportunity in North Carolina” is the title of the just released report and action plan from the Public School Forum of North Carolina and the topic of this week’s show. Looking...
22 Loka 201624min
Episode 2 - School Resources
Across our state, public schools are being asked to do more with less. Eight years after a crippling recession forced significant cuts in state spending, including in public education, many key fundin...
15 Loka 201624min
