Democratic lawmakers don’t necessarily oppose school choice, and some are vocal advocates. Eight outspoken African-American legislators Tuesday announced their support for traditional public and charter schools, private schools, school vouchers, homeschools, and other education options. “We stand today to be a voice for the voiceless,” said Rep. Rodney Moore, D-Mecklenburg. “Far too often, families and...
RALEIGH — North Carolina families should have an easier time finding K-12 education options thanks to a new web application launched by Parents for Education Freedom in North Carolina, an organization that supports expansion of school choice across the state. The PEFNC database, “NC Schools Around Me,” is a digital hub where families can access...
Eighty-five out of 10o African-American voters in North Carolina believe state lawmakers should do more to expand school choice, according to a new poll from the nonprofit organization Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina. The poll, released August 31, was launched in June by PEFNC and surveyed 800 black voters, asking them if they...
North Carolina’s still-young Opportunity Scholarship Program would get a major boost if a provision in the proposed Senate budget becomes law. The Opportunity Scholarship Program, enacted in 2013, provides a child from a low-income family a tax-funded voucher of up to $4,200 per school year to use toward private-school tuition. The budget sets aside $34.8...
Anthropologist Margaret Mead had this to say about the power of citizen activism: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” If grassroots support for North Carolina’s nascent school-choice movement is any indication, we are in for an education revolution!
