I agree, I do not feel NC values education on bit. My daughter is graduating next week. She told me a year ago, she wanted to teach. I have done everything in my power to discourage it, or at least discourage her from teaching in NC. The pay stinks, and all we ever hear is "the kids must pass the test in order Federal Funding is not taken away from the school". Just remember, these students will one day be your NC Represenatives, county commissioners, ect. What we invest or do not invest in our schools now, will be reflected in our politians 20, 40 years from now.