Opinion
You’ll take our vouchers from our cold, dead hands
Making this program a target would be a major political mistake that would help nobody, and far more people would be up in arms than will be seen at the NCAE event on May 1.
News
NC public education funding rises, enrollment declines
A comparison of data shows that state funding for public education is increasing, leading to a substantial rise in per-pupil spending, even as student enrollment declines.
News
Poll: NC voter support for school choice remains strong
Dropping during National School Choice Week, the new CJ Poll found broad support for key planks of the school-choice movement.
Opinion
A quiet ride, a loud truth about education
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.
Video
WATCH: The School of Hope sparks visions of a brighter future
In a small Fayetteville church building, Amy Sparks turns grief into love, embracing autistic students with daily hugs and smiles. For families at the School of Hope—where 95% rely on Opportunity Scholarships—she’s a lifeline.
News
Opportunity Scholarships bring hope to Fayetteville school for autistic students
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.
Opinion
Top 5 (bad) arguments against school choice
Being "School Choice Week," a Top 5 list laying out all the bad arguments frequently made against the school-choice movement seems appropriate.
Opinion
Empowering families through the Opportunity Scholarship Program
Many eligible families are unaware of the program or miss the priority application window, which closes on March 6.
News
Applications for expanded NC Opportunity Scholarship open in early February
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.
News
Cooper Math: Governor’s anti-scholarship tour fact-checked by education expert
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper hit the road in February on a campaign in eastern North Carolina to blast Opportunity Scholarships, the state’s voucher program that provides a pathway to a private school education for tens of thousands of families across the state. The governor’s office claims that vouchers will have a draconian impact on local...
