Much of the N C economy has shut down because of government orders linked to the COVID- pandemic It's not clear when the economy can move forward again Nor can we tell what the new normal will look like once the pandemic has subsided John Locke Foundation CEO Amy Cooke addresses questions and concerns linked to planning for the post-coronavirus world The shutdown of public school buildings across North Carolina has thrust many families toward the world of online education Lauren Acome head of school at the public charter N C Virtual Academy offers parents ideas for helping students transition [... more]

The popularity of public charter schools has prompted North Carolina's largest public school system to lower its enrollment projections Terry Stoops the John Locke Foundation's director of research and education studies assesses the significance of these enrollment changes for parents students traditional district schools and taxpayers The American system of constitutional government depends on citizens who hold a basic understanding of the way the system works That's why people like N C Supreme Court Associate Justices Sam Ervin IV and Paul Newby stress the importance of civics education Chief Justice Mark Martin has charged Ervin and Newby with leading a [... more]