From chartering the first publicly funded University to reaching out and providing a primary education, when not many other states in the South would, North Carolina has always been an educational leader.

K-12
Senator Snow recognizes that the people who put Neil Armstrong on the moon were taught in small intimate settings where they could ask many questions and have plenty of time with their teacher while learning the curriculum. He believes that even today this fundamental teaching premise holds true - the smaller the teacher to student ratio the better the learning experience.

Community Colleges
Senator Snow understands that the future of North Carolina’s economy is vested in the students of the Community Colleges across the state. They are receiving the training that will allow hi-tech manufacturing centers to operate and fill the void that was left by textile mills. It is important that the State make the necessary investments to ensure that these students have the tools they need to be successful and the financing available to attend college.

Universities
North Carolina’s University System is often cited as the crown jewel of the State given its ability to help the State overcome economic hard times and to spur on new types of industries through its cutting edge research. The University System is something that all North Carolinians can be proud of. Senator Snow remains mindful that the promise of a college degree is not assured for all North Carolinians. Access and affordability must remain at the forefront of everything that we do in North Carolina with regard to our University system.