This is National School Choice Week and there are many reasons to celebrate this modest but important idea. School choice is based on a simple truth: Parents know their children ... Keep Reading
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Study: Vouchers have long-term educational benefits
Expanding school choice continues to be near the top of the policy agenda for many conservatives concerned about education. In recent years, a number of states - including North ... Keep Reading
Civitas’ Legislative Agenda: Top 5 for 2015
Today marks the opening day of the 2015 legislative session. Being an odd-numbered year, this will be a "long session" (due to its earlier start date) and will include the ... Keep Reading
TOP 5 IN ‘15
Policies the NC General Assembly should address this session Today marks the opening day for the 2015 "long session" for the North Carolina General Assembly. Legislators will ... Keep Reading
Rich Hypocrite Gene Nichol Went to Private School; Wants to Deny Low-Income NC Families Same Choices
Gene Nichol, head of the John Edwards -founded UNC Poverty Center, wrote an article in the N&O over the weekend criticizing and demeaning efforts to expand educational options ... Keep Reading
Expand Opportunity Scholarships
Yesterday school choice supporters rallied on the grounds of the Legislative Building in Raleigh to urge legislators to expand funding for the Opportunity Scholarship ... Keep Reading
Chicago Tribune calls for school choice
On Sunday the Chicago Tribune, that city's largest and most influential newspaper, added its voice to the growing public chorus calling for school choice in ... Keep Reading
Annual Report 2013
Our 2013 Annual Report highlights our efforts to further freedom and prosperity in North Carolina. ... Keep Reading
Civitas Review Fall 2013
The Fall 2013 Civitas Review examines the landmark legislation of 2013 and it means for North Carolina. ... Keep Reading
JWPCI newspaper June 2013
North Carolina addresses elections reform and the misnamed Racial Justice Act. Civitas Capitol Connection is the monthly newspaper of the Civitas Institute. ... Keep Reading