This 1968 report synthesizes information obtained by the Governor's Study Commission on the Public School System of North Carolina, during their comprehensive 1-year study to determine the most suitable means for providing full educational opportunity for the children of North Carolina. Public hearings and research conducted by the commission, its professional staff, and nine citizen advisory committes, provide the basis for specific findings and recommendations concerning the following topics of educational concern: (1) curriculum development and improvement; (2) early childhood, vocational, and specific education; (3) educational materials; (4) educational research; (5) extended school year; (6) organizational structure; (7) teacher recruitment, utilization, compensation, and preparation; (8) auxiliary services; and (9) educational finance. The report summarizes key recommendations and priorities, and contains a chapter-by-chapter analysis of specific legislative action required to implement the commission's recommendations. (JH)