The News & Observer is doing its darnedest to ignore the growing criticism of Common Core standards. The paper’s recent editorial “Defending Common Core” was an exercise in ... Keep Reading
Issues
Will NC Students Have to Share Bathrooms, Locker Rooms with Other Sex?
By A.P. Dillon How would you feel if the Federal government told you that your son or daughter had to share a bathroom or locker room with a student of the opposite sex? How ... Keep Reading
Parents’ right to control child’s education
By Robert Luebke Senior Policy Analyst Consider these real-life scenarios: An Arizona family is told their 6-year-old son, Ryan, has symptoms on the autism spectrum. Doctors ... Keep Reading
Retiring Sen. Rucho Was a Fighter for NC Taxpayers
The Civitas Institute applauds Sen. Bob Rucho’s tireless advocacy on behalf of North Carolina taxpayers. Rucho, who announced Thursday that the current term will be his last, ... Keep Reading
Barber and Tyson’s Screed Distorts the Gospel Message
By Dr. Mark Creech On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 17, approximately 10,000 people attended the “We Stand With God” rally on the Halifax Mall behind North Carolina’s legislative ... Keep Reading
Fast Facts: Education Savings Accounts
How Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) Provide Freedom for Your Child What are ESAs? Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are taxpayer-funded accounts established to provide an ... Keep Reading
November Poll Luncheon
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State Auditor, WCPSS Respond to Civitas Inquiry; NCAE Remains Silent
Note: A previous version of this article stated that the impending audit of the NCAE would be determinative as to whether the teachers' organization continues to receive its dues ... Keep Reading
How Ariz. Put Parents in Charge of Kids’ Education
Our town hall on Nov. 10 in Charlotte will explain more about how education savings accounts (ESAs) can help parents get children the best educational opportunities for them. To ... Keep Reading
Keep Me Informed About Conservative Events in My Area!
The Civitas Institute and other groups host regular events across the state, and we want you to be part of the action! Learn about conservative ideas, the latest in policy and ... Keep Reading
