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UNC Research Reveals the “Power of Pre-K̶...
A recently-published study from the Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute found that Georgia’s state-funded pre-K programs “resulted in significantly better school readiness skills across domains of learning.” Participation in a pre-K program produced “significant positive outcomes for children, regardless of family income level or English language skills.” Improved school readiness was seen across multiple measures, […]
National Education Association Releases State Rankings, Estimat...
The NEA has just released its Rankings of the States 2013 and Estimates of School Statistics 2014 report. We encourage everyone to review the report in its entirety. Here are just a few facts regarding North Carolina’s standing among the states: The U.S. average public school teacher salary for 2012–13 was $56,103. The average salary for […]
May 3rd Forum: Keeping NC Public Schools Stro...
Thanks to all the public school supporters who made the forum such a success!