Members of the Blue Ribbon Commission were jointly appointed by the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House.
Elon University President Connie Ledoux Book has been named to the Blue Ribbon Commission on Public Education by North Carolina Governor Josh Stein and President Pro Tem Phil Berger.
“Excellent public schools create meaningful opportunity for every North Carolinian to succeed,” said Governor Josh Stein. “This commission represents a bipartisan commitment and an opportunity to make North Carolina’s public schools the best in the nation.”
The Blue Ribbon Commission is tasked with examining teacher training and student advancement, administrative operations, educational leadership and accountability. Members of the Blue Ribbon Commission were jointly appointed by the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House.
“The educational opportunities in North Carolina open a world of possibilities for our citizens,” said Senate Leader Phil Berger. “It’s imperative that we continue to work collaboratively to ensure North Carolinians have the skills they need to enter the workforce. We need everyone — business leaders, educators, and policymakers — to come together to meet the real-world needs of our students. I look forward to seeing the proposals this group suggests to improve educational outcomes for all students.”