Tag: Department of Public Instruction

Author: Brant Clifton Published Date: May 25, 2012 2 Comments on Meet John Tedesco
Posted in Campaign 2012 Education NC State Government Politics

Meet John Tedesco

  The candidates for governor and president are citing education as one of this election year’s major issues. On July 17, Republican voters in North Carolina have an opportunity to make a statement about the direction the state’s public schools will take in coming years….

Author: Brant Clifton Published Date: November 18, 2011
Posted in Campaign 2012 Education Media NC State Government Politics

A vacancy at DPI?

  It is looking like there may be an open seat on North Carolina’s Council of State in 2012.  Rumors are swirling about a possible retirement by incumbent N.C. Department of Public Instruction Secretary June Atkinson.  (Atkinson is not exactly breaking her neck to deny…