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Published on June 10, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Most NC Vouchers Going to Students Already in Private School

New data released by the NC Department of Education show that 87% of new vouchers went to students who had never attended public school. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 4, staff at the North Carolina Department of …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Private School Vouchers Raise Child Safety Concerns

Advocates seek requirement for criminal background checks and mandatory child abuse reporter training. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Public schools require all faculty and staff to have criminal background checks and …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

In North CarolinaTax-Funded Vouchers Boost Private School Tuition

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2024-25 school year was the first year that North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship taxpayer-funded private school voucher program became universally available. For the first time, all …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

71 Years After Brown v. Board of Education...State-Funded Segregation in North Carolina

Together, charter schools and private school tuition voucher programs have contributed to resegregating schools in North Carolina. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 17, 1954 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

North Carolina May Drop Math Graduation Requirement in Response to Low Scores

Citing low passing rates and a lack of need for high level math, the N.C. House passed a bill to drop Math 3 as a graduation requirement. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a blow to public schools, a majority of North …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

New Report—North Carolina Charter Schools: Undermining Quality Education for All

A close look at charter schools in North Carolina shows that heightened scrutiny of operations, segregation impact, and student outcomes is warranted. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina charter schools are …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

North Carolina’s Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers May Face Accountability Measures

North Carolina is spending millions each year on tax-payer funded private school vouchers, but currently requires no accountability for how the funds are spent. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Budget discussions are …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

North Carolina U.S. House District Targeted with the Most DOGE Cuts in the Nation

According to new data from the Center for American Progress, N.C. House District 4 has more pending cuts than any other U.S. House District in the nation. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina’s U.S. House …

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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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