Spectrum News and "In Focus with Loretta Boniti" teamed up with the NC Institute for Political Leadership to host three hometown debates on education.

The first debate took place on Tuesday, Oct. 10 in Rocky Mount. Four panelists debated the question: "Should North Carolina increase the state's role in financing local school construction?"

Watch In Focus on Sundays at 11:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.