Robert Bortins

When Moore County officials promote their $100+ million school bond, they show you gleaming architectural renderings and talk about "state-of-the-art facilities." What they don't show you is the most precious resource our children will lose: time. Moore County's Bussing Disaster Moore County parents remember the redistricting nightmare of 2019-2021. The school board's redistricting plan forced hundreds of students onto longer bus routes, disrupting families and communities that had been...

The Moore County Board of Education wants voters to approve a school bond referendum this November to build new schools—a new elementary school in Carthage and a new high school, with a combined price tag exceeding $100 million. Before we commit future generations to decades of debt service, we need to ask a fundamental question: Are we building for the students who will actually be there? The data tells a sobering story. While Moore County's overall population has grown, Moore County Schools...

Education is a cornerstone of community development, and in Moore County, families have a variety of options to consider when it comes to their children's education. From traditional public schools to innovative charter schools and homeschooling, the landscape is rich with possibilities. This blog post will explore the educational alternatives available in Moore County, helping parents make informed decisions that best suit their children's needs. Understanding the Educational Landscape Moore...