Public Education
‘Political theatre’: Democratic governor calls for education ‘state of emergency’ as school choice reform rollsNorth Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper issued a prerecorded speech declaring a ‘state of emergency’ as Republicans are on the verge of passing education reforms amidst failures in the public school… Read More
Legislation
School choice for all NC families passes House, heads to Senate(The Center Square) – Senators in North Carolina are next up for legislation to fund students over school systems. Edgecombe County Democrat Shelly Willingham broke ranks and voted… Read More
Legislation
Promise delivered: Republicans swiftly override Cooper abortion veto(The Center Square) – North Carolina Republicans delivered on their weekend promise, swiftly on Tuesday evening overriding an abortion legislation veto of Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper. The state Senate voted… Read More
Public Education
Amid policy changes, criminal acts up in school district(The Center Square) – A North Carolina school district that spent more than half a million dollars on policy changes in pursuit of equity has seen an uptick in crime… Read More
Culture
Transgender toddlers? Investigation reveals top North Carolina medical schools treat kids as young as 2Three of the top medical schools in North Carolina are ‘transitioning toddlers,’ some as young as 2, an investigation by Education First Alliance reveals. Duke… Read More
Culture, Public Education
NC education head says Biden admin gender interpretation ‘would undermine the intent of Title IX’(The Center Square) – North Carolina Superintendent Catherine Truitt is formally opposing proposed federal Title IX regulations for transgender athletes, arguing they undermine the intent of the law. The U.S. Read More
Legislation
‘Putting kids first’ legislation clears education committee(The Center Square) – Bills to expand educational options for North Carolina families moved forward in the North Carolina House of Representatives on Tuesday, clearing a key panel ahead of… Read More
Culture
North Carolina Legislature poised to tighten abortion law(The Center Square) – North Carolina legislative leaders said late Tuesday both chambers reached an agreement to tighten the state’s abortion law. In nearly all cases, updated regulations will lower… Read More
Legislation
School choice: Tuesday date for three pivotal North Carolina bills(The Center Square) – With an estimated 77,000 on charter school waiting lists, lawmakers in the North Carolina House of Representatives on Tuesday will consider several bills designed to open… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina volleyball player injured by trans athlete tells her lawmakers to make a changeA female high school student injured in a volleyball game by a trans-identifying biological male on the other team testified in support of a North Carolina bill to ban transgender… Read More
Public Education
NC Gov. Cooper reiterates his ask of lawmakers for more money in education(The Center Square) – North Carolina’s Democratic governor is asking the Republican majorities in the Legislature to help fund the repair for costly stay-at-home orders he and Health Secretary Dr. Read More
Public Education
North Carolina aims to reform community colleges with change to appointment powersA state Senate committee in North Carolina has approved a measure that would take away the appointing powers of the governor for community college leaders. The bill would… Read More
Legislation
‘Choose Your School, Choose Your Future’ legislation proposed in North Carolina House(The Center Square) – All North Carolina students could become eligible for the Opportunity Scholarship Program under new legislation sponsored by Republican House Speaker Tim Moore and Rep. Tricia Cotham. Read More
Public Education
Millions in federal education money not properly reported, monitored(The Center Square) – The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction failed to properly monitor and report on millions in federal education grants in the prior fiscal year, according to… Read More
Legislation
New North Carolina bill would expand school choice in the state(Daily Caller) – A North Carolina lawmaker introduced a bill Tuesday that would create a universal school choice program for students and families. Republican state Rep. Tricia Cotham, who recently… Read More
Culture
Legislation aiming to protect girls sports in North Carolina to be heard as LGBT activists muster opposition(The Center Square) – LGBTQ rights activists are mobilizing ahead of planned committee meetings this week on legislation designed to restore integrity to girls’ school sports programs. Equality North Carolina,… Read More
Culture
Catholic college fundraises to cut ties with ‘intrusive,’ ‘hostile’ federal government(Daily Caller) – A Catholic college is raising money to end its affiliation with the federal government and become financially independent, arguing the government has become “hostile to faith,” according… Read More
Legislation
North Carolina senators file universal school choice billNorth Carolina Republicans filed a bill last week which would make the state’s school choice program universal. Since the bill has 30 sponsors, it already has enough votes… Read More
Culture
Heartbeat, first trimester or conception likely to center abortion law in North Carolina(The Center Square) – Fetal heartbeat detection, or a ban after the first trimester with limited exceptions? North Carolina’s respective General Assembly chamber leaders are split on deciding when it… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian schools across America are growing rapidlyDespite school closures and restrictive regulations, the educational establishment’s response to the pandemic turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Christian schools whose enrollment skyrocketed. One… Read More