This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Robert Luddy entrepreneur and founder of Thales Academy to discuss some of the educational options in North Carolina and the many advantages they offer This episode is part of a series highlighting the school choice movement across North Carolina Tune in each week to learn more [... more]

As North Carolina grapples with the impact of COVID- debate has turned to when and how to reopen the state's economy While many are calling on government officials to ease restrictions tied to the pandemic some worry that a reopened economy could lead to major health-related problems Becki Gray John Locke Foundation senior vice president analyzes the debate Families across North Carolina have been grappling with the challenges of online education since COVID- shut down brick-and-mortar schools Catherine Truitt chancellor of the online Western Governors University North Carolina offered ideas for parents and students during a presentation for the John [... more]

Carolina Journal recently broke the news that the N C Department of Transportation had purchased a former circus train and parked its cars in a wooded area near Spring Hope in Nash County The CJ story stirred up interest in the transaction among lawmakers who oversee the DOT It's just the latest example of the impact of CJ's work Editor-in-chief Rick Henderson discusses the circus train story He also highlights the N C Press Association's recent recognition of CJ's outstanding achievements NCPA presented seven awards to Carolina Journal writers and editors at an annual banquet Any person who has been [... more]