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Cooper’s school choice ‘temper tantrum’ draws national criticism

Since Monday, criticism of North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has escalated after his decision to formally declare a state of emergency over an education bill with which he disagrees. Cooper, a longtime opponent of school choice, released a video statement Monday declaring a “State of Emergency.” However, the governor said he would not be filing...

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US solicitor general urges Supreme Court to reject dispute over NC charter school skirt rule

U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar recommends that the U.S. Supreme Court reject a case involving a disputed skirt requirement for girls attending a charter school in Brunswick County. Prelogar agrees with a 10-6 majority on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that Charter Day School is a “state actor” in the context of the disputed requirement.

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Parents suing Charlotte private school over ‘political’ shift make case to NC Appeals Court

Parents of two students expelled from the Charlotte Latin private school in 2021 hope the N.C. Court of Appeals will revive their lawsuit against the school. The parents accuse school leaders of fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practices, slander, breach of contract, and other offenses.

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Cooper declares ‘state of emergency’ over K-12 public education funding

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper took to a live streamed YouTube event on Monday to declare a statewide “emergency” over K-12 public school education funding. Cooper, a Democrat, made clear he wasn’t issuing an executive order like with a hurricane or with the COVID-19 pandemic — but his action was “no less important.” Within minutes of his lives stream, Cooper emailed a fundraising pitch to supporters.

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Rep. Tricia Cotham touts ‘Choose Your School, Choose Your Future’ legislation, House Bill 823

Rep. Tricia Cotham, R-Mecklenburg, presents House Bill 823 to colleagues on the House floor. The bill is titled “Choose Your School, Choose Your Future.” Cotham offered these comments on May 17, 2023. Video courtesy of ncleg.gov.

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Private schools targeted in Opportunity Scholarship lawsuit seek sanctions

Sixteen private schools targeted for documents and depositions in a recently dismissed lawsuit over Opportunity Scholarships are seeking sanctions against the plaintiffs. In a motion filed May 1 in Wake County Superior Court, the schools' attorney asked for sanctions to cover fees and costs of more than $25,000.

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Legislative leaders appeal latest Leandro ruling to second-highest NC court

North Carolina’s top legislative leaders are appealing the latest ruling in the long-running Leandro education funding case to the state’s second-highest court. A trial judge ruled the state should spend an additional $677 million on education.

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