Public Schools First NC Press Releases

• Published on April 1, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

  

  In North Carolina, Public Schools Face Deficits While Private Schools Profit

  Public school districts are planning for millions in cuts next year while private schools are receiving millions more in taxpayer-funded tuition payments. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Public school districts across the …

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• Published on March 4, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

  

  With No Income Limits, More Vouchers Go to NC Wealthy

  After income limits were dropped for the 2024-25 school year, more private schools in wealthy counties are receiving taxpayer-funded tuition voucher payments. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 4, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2024-25 school year is the …

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• Published on December 4, 2024 - 17:36 GMT

  

  North Carolina’s Hurricane Relief Stalls

  In their third session after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina in September, state legislators again fail to pass meaningful disaster relief. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, December 4, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the few short days of …

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• Published on November 13, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

  

  NC Legislature Poised to Spend Almost as Much on Private School Vouchers as on Hurricane Disaster Relief

  If lawmakers override Governor Cooper’s veto of House Bill 10, NC will spend $616 million on vouchers this year but have only earmarked $877 for disaster relief RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, November 13, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When they convene in …

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• Published on October 1, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  

  North Carolina Advocate Yevonne Brannon Honored in Inaugural Cohort of “I AM A VOTER” Democracy Heroes

  Founder of Public Schools First NC and lifelong advocate for public schools and democracy, Yevonne Brannon receives national honor. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina voting and public schools advocate …

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• Published on September 17, 2024 - 14:14 GMT

  

  Candidates for NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Meet in Their First Forum to Discuss Vision for Public Schools

  Candidates in the high profile race for North Carolina's next state superintendent met to make their case for the future of public schools. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The race for North Carolina’s next state …

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• Published on September 10, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

  

  NC Senate Expands Private School Vouchers by Nearly Half Billion Dollars, Keeps Most Teacher Raises Below $1,000

  The new voucher expansion will primarily benefit wealthy families whose children already attend a private school. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Monday, the North Carolina Senate passed House Bill 10, a budget …

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• Published on August 20, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  

  New Research Confirms: High-Quality Pre-K Programs Have Wide-Reaching Benefits

  A new study shows that there are benefits to the entire school when students come to elementary school after attending a high-quality pre-K program. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, August 20, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research out this month shows that …

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• Published on August 14, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  

  North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Forum on Saturday, September 14, 2024 10-11 a.m.

  This fall North Carolina will elect the next state superintendent of public instruction, the most consequential education leader in the state. Much is at stake! RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The North Carolina PTA and …

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• Published on August 1, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  

  North Carolina Private, Religious Schools Garner Millions in State Dollars as Rural Communities Subsidize Urban Schools

  The state voucher program sends millions in public funds to private schools in urban communities while rural schools cope with skimpy public school funding. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina’s largest school …

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• Published on June 25, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  

  Private, Mostly Religious Schools in Rural NC Hike Tuition in Anticipation of Vouchers

  Private schools in rural NC are raising tuition to align with tuition rates paid by the state under new universal voucher expansion RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina’s voucher program, which is now available …

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• Published on June 18, 2024 - 19:21 GMT

  

  North Carolina Voucher Funding Increases Nearly Outpace K-12 Funding Increases for 2024-25

  The funding increases proposed for North Carolina public schools compared to voucher increases highlight lack of commitment to public school students. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina’s fiscal year begins …

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• Published on June 12, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  

  NC Private Schools Increase Tuition in Advance of Voucher Expansion

  North Carolina’s voucher expansion may be driving private school tuition increases. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2024-25 school year will be the first time North Carolina’s voucher program is available to all …

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• Published on June 6, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

  Food is the Most Important School Supply

  Food, the most important school supply, may make its way to all students if a bill currently in committee makes its way through the NC General Assembly RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The most important school supply is …

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• Published on May 29, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

  North Carolina is Backsliding Toward Brown v. Board of Education Era

  North Carolina’s current charter schools and universal voucher program reveal striking similarities to the Brown v. Board of Education era, raising concerns RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina is not new to …

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• Published on May 16, 2024 - 13:07 GMT

  North Carolina’s Rural Communities Lose with Voucher Expansion as Dollars Flow to High-Income Families

  A proposed expansion of North Carolina’s voucher program directs state dollars away from essential programs that benefit rural communities RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina has more rural students than every …

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