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Republicans have introduced a bill this session that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in North Carolina. Here is a quick primer on what ESAs are, what other states are doing on this issue, and what could be on tap here in the Tar Heel State.
Republicans have introduced a bill this session that would create Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in North Carolina. Here is a quick primer on what ESAs are, what other states are doing on this issue, and what could be on tap here in the Tar Heel State.
 
A professor wants to protect speech, but also to keep students from being “harmed.”
A professor wants to protect speech, but also to keep students from being “harmed.”
 
“Thought reform” at American universities is real and terrifying.
 
It’s time for the federal government to reduce higher-ed costs by fiat.
 
In the name of “diversity,” the UNC-System institution may have violated federal law.
In the name of “diversity,” the UNC-System institution may have violated federal law.
 
Denies public schools are teaching Critical Race Theory, teachers are grooming and indoctrinating students, public schools push a woke agenda.
Denies public schools are teaching Critical Race Theory, teachers are grooming and indoctrinating students, public schools push a woke agenda.
 
A new report provides mixed advice to scientists and researchers looking to regain confidence in their work.
A new report provides mixed advice to scientists and researchers looking to regain confidence in their work.
 
A far-left transgender organization faced backlash on Tuesday after releasing a highly controversial statement over Monday’s tragic shooting in Nashville in which a transgender person killed six people, including three young children, at a Christian school.
A far-left transgender organization faced backlash on Tuesday after releasing a highly controversial statement over Monday’s tragic shooting in Nashville in which a transgender person killed six people, including three young children, at a Christian school.
 
Lawmakers have introduced a bill in the North Carolina House that would create a universal Education Savings Account to allow parents to pay directly for approved non-public educational expenses for their children.
Lawmakers have introduced a bill in the North Carolina House that would create a universal Education Savings Account to allow parents to pay directly for approved non-public educational expenses for their children.
 
Faith-based colleges can resist the heavy hand of government—if they dare.
 
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring students at state universities to take a three-credit hour course on the U.S. Constitution and other founding documents by a vote of 69-47.
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring students at state universities to take a three-credit hour course on the U.S. Constitution and other founding documents by a vote of 69-47.
 
The House of Representatives, in a virtually straight party-line vote, passed the Parents Bill of Rights bill on Friday. Democrats unanimously opposed the measure; they were joined by five Republicans
The House of Representatives, in a virtually straight party-line vote, passed the Parents Bill of Rights bill on Friday. Democrats unanimously opposed the measure; they were joined by five Republicans
 
Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights, would correct the current imbalance of authority between schools and parents, delineate parental rights, and end practices that limit parental decision-making
Senate Bill 49, the Parents’ Bill of Rights, would correct the current imbalance of authority between schools and parents, delineate parental rights, and end practices that limit parental decision-making
 
At Pennsylvania’s Cairn University, the much-needed subject is no longer optional.
 
A bill that won approval by the House Education Committee on March 14 would give North Carolina public school districts more leeway in creating disciplinary policies in classrooms.
A bill that won approval by the House Education Committee on March 14 would give North Carolina public school districts more leeway in creating disciplinary policies in classrooms.
 
Reporting on Chapel Hill’s new School of Civic Life and Leadership has been lopsided and misleading.
Reporting on Chapel Hill’s new School of Civic Life and Leadership has been lopsided and misleading.
 
America’s elite colleges should welcome the military.
 
North Carolina charter schools could offer virtual instruction under a bill passed March 7 by the House.
North Carolina charter schools could offer virtual instruction under a bill passed March 7 by the House.
 
With the Supreme Court poised to rule on affirmative-action in admissions, the time to spread the word is now.
With the Supreme Court poised to rule on affirmative-action in admissions, the time to spread the word is now.
 
Administered properly, overseas-study programs can be a boon for UNC-System schools.
Administered properly, overseas-study programs can be a boon for UNC-System schools.
 
Teacher pay; in North Carolina, it’s the topic that never goes away.
 
A middle school in a woke Virginia school district sent a letter to parents offering college preparation classes urging black and Hispanic students to apply, but ignored white and Asian students.
A middle school in a woke Virginia school district sent a letter to parents offering college preparation classes urging black and Hispanic students to apply, but ignored white and Asian students.
 
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is a private organization with government powers and funding
The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) is a private organization with government powers and funding
 
At yesterday’s monthly meeting of the North Carolina State Board of Education, board members heard an update about the review of academic standards in the areas of Science and Healthful Living.
At yesterday’s monthly meeting of the North Carolina State Board of Education, board members heard an update about the review of academic standards in the areas of Science and Healthful Living.
 
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors unanimously approved a new policy Feb. 23 banning schools from forcing employees or applicants to agree with certain political viewpoints as a condition of employment or acceptance as a student.
The University of North Carolina System Board of Governors unanimously approved a new policy Feb. 23 banning schools from forcing employees or applicants to agree with certain political viewpoints as a condition of employment or acceptance as a student.
 
North Carolina State University will no longer require applicants to answer an essay question affirming the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda, according to the school’s media relations department.
North Carolina State University will no longer require applicants to answer an essay question affirming the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda, according to the school’s media relations department.
 
For some reason, it’s suddenly important to be teaching children about drag queens in American public schools.
For some reason, it’s suddenly important to be teaching children about drag queens in American public schools.
 
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