It Does Make A Difference What Political Party Controls Your State

25 years ago I moved from New England to North Carolina.  At that time, it was a "Blue" state:  Democratic.  It was recognized as having one of the best state college systems in the USA and an excellent public school structure.  Several years ago, the Republicans took over the state.  Among its casualties is the public school system.  The following is just one testimony regarding what non-evidence-based thinking can result in:

A Dear John Letter To North Carolina From A Fed-Up Teacher