Education Reform
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NC Senate head pushes $440M education package
An education reform package pushed by the North Carolina's Senate leader is estimated to cost nearly $440 million over the next five years if it becomes law.
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NC Spin: May 13, 2012
Expert panelists hold a spin-free discussion of the most urgent issues facing North Carolian.
some so the fracking thing will come up. I think the big education reform of Rufus that is going to be. From the center over the senate. Not only. Trying to reward good teachers but. Do
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Parents in eastern Wake County want better schools
Parents and leaders in eastern Wake County say they've been quiet too long about their schools not getting the attention and resources that other parts of the county receive.
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Chile Student Protests
FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2011 file photo, a student wears a drawing of a slashed-out dollar sign on his face during a protest for education reform in Santiago, Chile. Despite more than a year of mass protests calling for swift and profound changes in education, few students have seen any real benefits. The government plans to raise about $700 million in taxes for education, but students say that's not enough. (AP Photo/Luis Hidalgo, File)
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Chile Student Protests
FILE - In this Aug. 18, 2011 file photo, University of Chile student president Camila Vallejo attends a protest for education reform in Santiago, Chile. Vallejo and other activists led millions into the streets in 2011 asserting a fundamental right to free educations. Their solution: Change the tax system to redistribute more of the wealth, and put the state back in control of the mostly privatized public schools to ensure quality. (AP Photo/Luis Hidalgo, File)
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Chile Student Protests
FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2011 file photo, people march to demand education reform with signs that read in Spanish "Put an end to profits! Free education now!" in Valparaiso, Chile. Despite more than a year of mass protests calling for swift and profound changes in education, few students have seen any real benefits. The government plans to raise about $700 million in taxes for education, but students say that's not enough. (AP Photo/Luis Hidalgo, File)
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Lawmakers look to keep session short
As lawmakers open the so-called "short" legislative session on Wednesday, legislative leaders are promising a swift exit from Raleigh and warn that all but the most essential business will be left for next year.
let's at least for senate president pro tem Phil Berger. Is that education reform package that he says will save the state some money will give -- school districts more flexibility to improve failing schools. -- -
Need for speed will shape legislative session
Legislators say they don't expect to spend more than six weeks in Raleigh, leaving them little time to deal with controversial issues.
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Dalton separates himself from Perdue
Lt. Gov. Walter Dalton says Republican efforts to portray him as a continuation of Gov. Beverly Perdue's policies won't work.
with the people. Creating jobs now but also jobs for the future improving education through creativity and innovation. Where I have a record of of working with -- you know running commission we have the second -
Dalton, McCrory quickly shift into attack mode
As he did four years ago, former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory will face a sitting lieutenant governor in the race to become North Carolina governor.
He said he was going to move North Carolina for creating jobs improving education and he also made it clear that he -- department targeting. Republican pap report.
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