Topic: Newsmaker Conversations
The State Treasurer of North Carolina has broad responsibilities over the finances of the state that have big implications for public education including state employee retirement and pension plans, the State Health Planm and how the state finances school construction. This week we talk with State Treasurer Dale Folwell about these topics and more. We also talk with an NC State Professor, Dr. Michael Maher, about why he wants to be the next State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Guests:
Dale Folwell, State Treasurer of North Carolina
Dr. Michael Maher, Assistant Dean of Professional Education, NC State
Resources
EdLines
Senate rebuffs House Speaker’s plan for statewide school bond
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article225247545.html
https://www.ednc.org/2019/01/30/senators-strike-back-against-house-building-bond-proposal/
CMS begins gun searches at schools
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/education/article225404170.html
New push to expand NC Teaching Fellows
https://www.wral.com/wake-lawmaker-calls-for-increased-diversity-in-nc-s-teaching-fellows-program/18153913/
Interview Segments
Michael Maher
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/politics-government/article225042940.html
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