NC's public schools aren't really failing us. Here's why

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Claims of failing schools often rely on misinterpretations of NAEP test scores, conflating proficiency levels with grade-level expectations.

North Carolina's underfunding of public education, inadequate teacher compensation, and lack of support contribute to the challenges faced by schools.

The shift towards "school choice" and substantial funding of private schools without accountability measures raises concerns about the future of public education.

For decades we have been told our public schools are failing. It comes largely from those on the conservative right. They are so adamant, so loud and so frequent that they have swayed public opinion. Pew reports 51% say the country’s K-12 education system is generally going in the wrong direction. Only 16% say it is rig