Editor’s note: The original version of this story stated in error that Phillip Dubois is chancellor of NC Central University, rather than UNC Charlotte. The story has been corrected. The University of North Carolina’s Board of Governors awarded thousands of dollars in raises to 10 of the system’s 17 chancellors. Several who didn’t get a...
Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an executive order calling on state agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The goal is to have North Carolina follow through on dictates of the Paris climate agreement, even though the Trump administration has pulled the United States out of that agreement. Donald van der Vaart, John Locke Foundation senior...
Editor’s note: This story was corrected after initial publication to note that Margaret Spellings ordered the 360 review of Cecil Staton. The leader of the University of North Carolina Board of Governors says he’s cutting ties with East Carolina University. “After consultation with my leadership team on the UNC Board of Governors, UNC System President...
Panelists at Campbell Law School offered a different path to resolving conflicts — in the criminal justice system and in disciplinary situations in K-12 schools. The Restorative Justice Panel featured four panelists Oct. 16 at Campbell law school, where the Restorative Justice Clinic resides. Panelists included Jon Powell, Campbell law professor and director of the...
East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Staton has flatly denied any intent to resign early next year, contradicting sources Carolina Journal has cited. “I’m feeling today a little like I’m in the twilight zone. No, I have not accepted any kind of deal with anyone, and I certainly have not resigned as ECU’s chancellor, and that’s...
Editor’s Note, 3:15 p.m.: See update below. East Carolina University Chancellor Cecil Staton will leave his post Jan. 1 — just before University of North Carolina System President Margaret Spellings leaves Jan. 15 — Carolina Journal has confirmed from sources familiar with the situation in Greenville. Staton, in past months the object of criticism from...
Carolina Journal Editor-in-Chief Rick Henderson and John Locke Foundation Chairman John Hood answer host Tom Campbell’s questions about UNC President Margaret Spellings’ plan to leave her job. These exchanges took place during the Nov. 2, 2018, edition of “NC SPIN.”
The State Board of Education in a 7-5 vote agreed Thursday, Nov. 1, to delay for another month a decision on whether to approve the recommendation of Carver Heights Elementary to the Innovative School District. ISD Superintendent Latessa Allen and Deputy State Superintendent of Innovation Eric Hall explained the reasoning for selecting the Wayne County...
The University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors has confirmed Dr. William Roper, dean of UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine and CEO of UNC Health Care, as interim president of the UNC System. The announcement comes just one week after UNC President Margaret Spellings submitted her resignation to the board. Her contractual exit...
A common justification for more government spending on public schools is that such “investments” are a critical factor in driving businesses to a state. Presumably, the increase in spending leads to an increase in quality, and higher quality schools produce a more capable workforce. While there is some merit to the latter claim, the relationship...
Senate District 1 (Northeastern North Carolina including Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington counties.) Bob Steinburg, Republican. Occupation: Retired. Education: Upper Iowa University, bachelor’s degree in business administration. Corning Community College, associate’s degree in retail business management. Career highlights: Member North Carolina House of Representatives, 2013-present. Founder and owner...
