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NC Supreme Court Ends 32-Year Education Funding Battle

4/4/2026

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In North Carolina, the state Supreme Court ruled against judicial authority to mandate state education funding, ending a 32-year legal battle.
The GEAR UP program in Southern West Virginia offers grants up to $500 for high school students to attend career-focused summer camps, according to Director Sheila Womack.
Education advocates criticize the Education Department's Talent Search criteria for prioritizing workforce training over college preparation and for jeopardizing funding for programs serving low-income students.

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In North Carolina, the state Supreme Court ruled against judicial authority to mandate state education funding, ending a 32-year legal battle.
The GEAR UP program in Southern West Virginia offers grants up to $500 for high school students to attend career-focused summer camps, according to Director Sheila Womack.
Education advocates criticize the Education Department's Talent Search criteria for prioritizing workforce training over college preparation and for jeopardizing funding for programs serving low-income students.