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Ashlynn Warta

Ashlynn Warta was the Martin Center's North Carolina reporter from 2021 to 2025. She holds an associate in arts degree from Wake Technical Community College. Warta is a North Carolina native and lives in Clayton with her husband and two sons. In her free time, she enjoys reading, painting, and spending time with her family.

Articles by Ashlynn Warta

Dec 27, 2021 · Ashlynn Warta

Many NC Students Are Missing out on Core Knowledge

What will they learn? That is the question that the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has been asking America’s colleges for thirteen years in a report by the…

Dec 6, 2021 · Ashlynn Warta

Are Summer Reading Assignments Indoctrinating Freshmen?

Often, incoming freshmen receive their first university assignment before the school year even begins: the summer reading. Many institutions see the summer reading assignment as an opportunity for new students…