When the North Carolina High School Athletic Association made the decision to create eight different classifications in high school sports based on school size, it doubled the number of state tournament brackets and championship games for almost every state-sanctioned sport. And as the basketball playoffs are headed for regionals (the equivalent of "Final Fours"), the … Continue reading Why Is The NSHSAA Scheduling Regional Final During The School Day?

According to the last annual NEA Report on Educator Pay in 2025: And here is what is reported for NC. $15,000+ below the national average is terrible to begin with and average increases are lower than the nation as well. And that $58,292 figure is still a grossly manufactured statistic. One operative word here is … Continue reading The Average NC Teacher Salary Is $58,292? Here’s Why That’s Shameful And Still Grossly Misleading.

Do a Google search for "duke energy rate hikes over last ten years" and see what the initial AI results show. Interesting. "Cumulative Impact: Recent, consecutive increases mean rates have significantly outpaced inflation, leading to public concern over affordability." Rates have "SIGNIFICANTLY OUTPACED INFLATION." Now do a search for "north carolina general assembly duke rate hikes" … Continue reading What If NC Raised Investment Into NC Public Schools Every Time It Allowed Duke Energy To Raise Its Rates