As Governor of North Carolina for two terms, I made improving education a top priority.

- Mike Easley

I had hoped to let the one-half cent sales tax sunset this year, but we do not believe revenues will grow as fast as we hoped for the rest of the yea…

- Mike Easley

We must remember that North Carolina is more than a collection of regions and people. We are one state, one people, one family, bound by a common con…

- Mike Easley

What people need to do is conserve what they have, .. There is a supply out there; we just need to conserve it. Going up and loading up your tank is …

- Mike Easley

Early college high schools in North Carolina and across the country show us that challenge - not remediation - is an approach to education that works.

- Mike Easley

Real vision demands that we make tough choices. Real vision is responsible and it is paid for.

- Mike Easley

Because education is the backbone of a competitive workforce and successful economy, making it a priority is not uncommon.

- Mike Easley