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JLF’s John Hood disputes the claim that Republicans aim to dismantle public education

John Locke Foundation President John Hood answers host Tom Campbell’s question about the impact of Republican legislators’ education proposals and their 2011-12 state budget. This exchange took place during the Feb. 12, 2012, episode of N.C. Spin.

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JLF’s Terry Stoops pans a plan to raise the compulsory public school attendance age to 18

Dr. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation director of education studies, shares his concerns about President Obama’s proposal to raise the compulsory public school attendance age to 18. Stoops offered these comments during an interview with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio (Program No. 456).

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JLF’s Terry Stoops compares N.C. public school students to their peers around the globe

Dr. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation director of education studies, compares N.C. public school students’ test performance with the achievement levels in economic competitor nations around the globe. Stoops’ comments are linked to the report North Carolina vs. the World: Comparisons of educational inputs and outcomes.

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JLF’s Terry Stoops discusses the new N.C. public school curriculum in 2012

Dr. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation director of education studies, discusses the public school curriculum changes planned for North Carolina in 2012. Stoops offered these comments during an interview with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio (Program No. 453).

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Buncombe Co. school board member Lisa Baldwin accepts JLF’s 2012 Polk Award

Buncombe County school board member Lisa Baldwin, winner of one of the John Locke Foundation’s 2012 James Knox Polk awards for leadership in public office, discusses her approach to her school board duties. Baldwin accepted the award during JLF’s 22nd anniversary dinner Jan. 21, 2012, in Raleigh. To watch full-length presentations of JLF events, click...

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JLF’s John Hood analyzes the N.C. House’s vote to end state collection of teacher union dues

John Locke Foundation President John Hood discusses the N.C. House’s recent late-night vote to end state collection of the N.C. Association of Educators’ dues. Hood offered these comments during an interview with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio (Program No. 453).

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JLF’s Mitch Kokai discusses the vote finalizing an end to government collection of teachers’ dues

Mitch Kokai, John Locke Foundation director of communications, discusses the N.C. House’s vote to override the governor’s veto of a bill to end automatic dues checkoffs for the N.C. Association of Educators. Kokai offered these comments for a Jan.5, 2012, report on WTVD (ABC11).

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JLF’s Terry Stoops examines N.C. lawmakers’ recent decision to add five days to the school year

Dr. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation director of education studies, discusses the N.C. General Assembly’s decision to add five days to the state’s public school calendar. Stoops offered these comments during an interview with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio (Program No. 448).

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JLF’s Terry Stoops discusses the expansion of public charter schools in North Carolina

Dr. Terry Stoops, John Locke Foundation director of education studies, discusses the future of public charter schools in North Carolina. Stoops offered these comments during an interview with Donna Martinez for Carolina Journal Radio (Program No. 444).

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