My recent Uber drive turned into a deeply personal story that cut through the narrative and highlighted the reality behind one of the most hotly debated programs in our state.
Stein's budget proposal would halt current tax reductions and eliminate school choice despite public support.
The School of Hope in Fayetteville serves autistic students, but currently has a 60-family waiting list. With 95% of its students relying on Opportunity Scholarships, plans to expand and hire more teachers are on hold for now.
The priority application window for the 2025-2026 Opportunity Scholarship and the ESA+ program closes today at 5pm. Meanwhile, a joint committee of the state House and Senate heard an update on recent data for both programs.
The North Carolina Board of Education, largely composed of appointees by former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, voted last week to urge lawmakers in the legislature to put a “moratorium” on Opportunity Scholarship spending for the upcoming school year. The board wants the extra funds sent to traditional public schools. The resolution passed 9-2, with Republican...
Being "School Choice Week," a Top 5 list laying out all the bad arguments frequently made against the school-choice movement seems appropriate.
Many eligible families are unaware of the program or miss the priority application window, which closes on March 6.
Applications for North Carolina’s expanded Opportunity Scholarship Program will open at 9am on Feb. 6 and run until March 6, according to a news release from the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, the state agency responsible for implementing the program.
Those of us who advocate for school choice need to be cautious of dismissing the value of a public education, while opponents of school choice should be equally cautious of accusing school choice advocates of being anti public school.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina Senate voted 30-19 to override Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto of HB 10 following the House vote to override on Tuesday. This bill will fully fund Opportunity Scholarships, require sheriffs to cooperate with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and make other budget adjustments.
With billions in designated reserves, according to the October General Fund Report from the state controller, the state has ample resources to address natural disasters without sacrificing vital programs.
