governor

Who’s running for Governor of NC in 2008? By luckshter [|Bev Perdue] and [|Richard Moore] are in the race for Governor of NC. The state primaries will be held on May 6th, 2008 and many voters are excited. See as how many teachers and parents will take part in the final poll, I think we should all know where these candidates stand on education. If Richard Moore becomes governor, he promises he will work to cut high school drop out rates in half. He also promises that he will try his hardest to set more money aside for better schools and workplaces. If he wins, he’ll probably still be governor when most students here at West Lee hit high school. Improving the buildings we work and learn in is the first step to reducing drop outs and increasing graduates. Bev Perdue also has promises for our education and school facilities. Growing up with two dropouts as parents, Bev knew that education was important. She saw how hard her family struggled and her parents often told her and her brother that not completing their education was the worst mistake yet. Today, Bev Perdue notices that North Carolina faces many challenges. Did you know that North Carolina remains in the bottom third for per capita income? What’s worse is the far too high poverty rates. The 4-year high school graduate rate remains in the 65-70% despite many frequent tries to bring it up. Bev Perdue believes that we can make it hit 100% if we try hard enough. She reportedly said, “ That's why I say our mantra in North Carolina needs to be: "halfway home - and a long way to go.” ”