Alan Wooten

Alan Wooten has been a publisher, general manager and editor. His work has won national or state awards in every decade since the 1980s. He’s a proud graduate of Elon University and Farmville…

Legislation
School choice for all NC families passes House, heads to Senate

(The Center Square) – Senators in North Carolina are next up for legislation to fund students over school systems. Edgecombe County Democrat Shelly Willingham broke ranks and voted… Read More

May 18, 2023
Culture
North Carolina Legislature poised to tighten abortion law

(The Center Square) – North Carolina legislative leaders said late Tuesday both chambers reached an agreement to tighten the state’s abortion law. In nearly all cases, updated regulations will lower… Read More

May 3, 2023
Public Education
NC Gov. Cooper reiterates his ask of lawmakers for more money in education

(The Center Square) – North Carolina’s Democratic governor is asking the Republican majorities in the Legislature to help fund the repair for costly stay-at-home orders he and Health Secretary Dr. Read More

April 26, 2023
Public Education
Pennsylvania education assessment scores regress in COVID-19 pandemic era

(The Center Square) – Evidence of learning setbacks during the COVID-19 pandemic era for Pennsylvania students is reflected in Monday’s release of the state assessment scores. In both reading and… Read More

November 30, 2022
Culture
Federal judge strikes down Biden vaccine mandates for Head Start teachers

(The Center Square) – Sandy Brick felt her freedom was on the line. The Head Start teacher taught through the pandemic and opposed a federal “jab-or-job” mandate from the president. Read More

September 22, 2022