Resisting the creeping centralized federal control of school choice might not have been the motive behind Stein’s veto, but it should be for any school choice advocate.
North Carolina’s school‑choice expansion has produced a complicated reality: private schools and education entrepreneurs say there is “room to grow,” yet persistent barriers threaten their ability to meet rising parental demand.
More than half of teachers say their local school district is headed in the right direction, according to a recent survey of teachers by the school-choice advocacy organization EdChoice. That optimism level is up 12 points from last spring.
President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Jan. 29 that directs several federal government agencies to redirect funds in support of school choice. The goal, according to the order, is “to improve the education, well-being, and future success of America’s most prized resource, her young citizens.” The order applies to the US Labor Department...
Raleigh – North Carolinians overwhelmingly support school choice, according to the latest Carolina Journal Poll. The survey of 600 likely North Carolina voters found majority support for Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), charter schools, private-school vouchers, and ‘backpack funding.’ A plurality of voters (48%) said they were unhappy with the quality of education students receive at...
As we round off the first half of the scholastic year, many in North Carolina are preparing for the holiday season, when their homes will be bustling with children and extended family members. During this hectic time of the year, how many parents will actually stop to ask themselves this very important question: who is...
This week, I was talking with a radio host based in Charlotte, and she asked me how North Carolina stacks up when it comes to school choice. My answer: the state has a lot of school choice strengths, but some unusual weaknesses. First, the good news. There are hundreds of public charter and public magnet...
There are many reasons for North Carolinians to be proud of the statewide education reforms implemented over the last five years. The state has made massive investments in K-12 education with a focus on grade-level proficiency in reading. Accountability is stronger. We pay teachers better. School districts have unprecedented budgetary flexibility. The list goes on...
Preschoolers and college-age students have more options than those in North Carolina's K-12 system.
Get Reminded When We Go LIVE on Election Night!
