School choice has expanded across North Carolina Claims that charter schools and vouchers adversely impact public schools don’t withstand examination Because choice ... Keep Reading
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Raleigh paper withholds critical fact about charter schools
Last week The News & Observer ran an article highlighting how private and charter schools received millions in PPP Loans. Jennifer Andrew, Communications Director at Public ... Keep Reading
Does school choice divert funds and harm the public schools?
Does school choice divert funds and harm the public schools? Today one in of every five children in North Carolina public schools are educated in schools of choice. That ... Keep Reading
The Democratic crackup continues
The great crack-up continues. Several weeks ago I highlighted a fissure in the Democratic coalition could help decide the outcome of next fall’s elections. More and more pro ... Keep Reading
Fighting for community: one mom’s road to school choice
Any good parent will do whatever is within their power to make sure their child is safe, cared for, and loved. Part of fulfilling one's parental responsibility is ensuring a child ... Keep Reading
More reasons to support charter schools
There is a lot of misinformation out there about charter schools. You’ve heard the lies: charter schools take money from the public schools, charter schools turn away ... Keep Reading
Parents are suckers: a response
Rob Schofield’s screed against school choice has roiled many advocates working to expand educational opportunity. Where to begin? Well, how about with the author’s lofty ... Keep Reading
Strong families and parental involvement will always be key to educational success
An article titled "The Secret of a Charter School Success? Parents" in the Wall Street Journal reinforces something most everybody knows: parents are the key to success for ... Keep Reading
The war on educational freedom
North Carolinians like their charter schools. A January 2019 Civitas Poll found that 76 percent of respondents “somewhat” or “strongly” supported charter schools. Only 16 ... Keep Reading
Poll Results: NC Likes School Choice and Wants More Of It
92 percent of respondents believe parents should have the ability to choose their child’s school Support for charter schools and Opportunity Scholarships are stronger among ... Keep Reading
