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A back-and-forth power struggle between state lawmakers and members of the North Carolina Board of Education came to a head in the new budget—and, at least for now, lawmakers won.
A back-and-forth power struggle between state lawmakers and members of the North Carolina Board of Education came to a head in the new budget—and, at least for now, lawmakers won.
 
In an end run around a new law that seeks to streamline the process for approving new charter schools, the Democrat-controlled North Carolina Board of Education OK’ed a new policy on Sept. 7 that allows the board to control funding for new charters.
In an end run around a new law that seeks to streamline the process for approving new charter schools, the Democrat-controlled North Carolina Board of Education OK’ed a new policy on Sept. 7 that allows the board to control funding for new charters.
 
On Sept. 7, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved a new policy entitled “Funding and Accountability for Charter Schools” in an effort to exert more authority over charter school funding.
On Sept. 7, the North Carolina State Board of Education approved a new policy entitled “Funding and Accountability for Charter Schools” in an effort to exert more authority over charter school funding.
 
A pro-charter schools group in North Carolina is calling out Gov. Roy Cooper for factual errors in his veto message of a new charter schools bill.
A pro-charter schools group in North Carolina is calling out Gov. Roy Cooper for factual errors in his veto message of a new charter schools bill.
 
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper continues to give his veto pen a workout for the 14th time this year, this time vetoing a bill involving the expansion of charter schools, including being able to request money from counties for funding capital projects.
Democrat Gov. Roy Cooper continues to give his veto pen a workout for the 14th time this year, this time vetoing a bill involving the expansion of charter schools, including being able to request money from counties for funding capital projects.
 
A Brunswick County charter school management organization that has been at the center of a legal controversy over the dress code at one of its schools gets high marks for student test scores, according to a new analysis.
A Brunswick County charter school management organization that has been at the center of a legal controversy over the dress code at one of its schools gets high marks for student test scores, according to a new analysis.
 
Today, the N.C. House voted to override six more of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, including legislation to expand charter schools, prohibit biological men from competing in women’s sports
Published: Wednesday, September 27th, 2023 @ 5:46 pm By: ENC NOW
Today, the N.C. House voted to override six more of Gov. Roy Cooper's vetoes, including legislation to expand charter schools, prohibit biological men from competing in women’s sports
 
The N.C. Coalition of Charter Schools urges the N.C. Supreme Court to overturn a split 2022 state Appeals Court decision in a charter school dispute.
The N.C. Coalition of Charter Schools urges the N.C. Supreme Court to overturn a split 2022 state Appeals Court decision in a charter school dispute.
 
A bill to create a board for authorizing the creation of new charter schools could soon be up for a vote on the floor of the North Carolina Senate, after passing that chamber’s education committee June 14.
A bill to create a board for authorizing the creation of new charter schools could soon be up for a vote on the floor of the North Carolina Senate, after passing that chamber’s education committee June 14.
 
Recent analysis has shown that public charter schools are out-performing their traditional public school counterparts on several key metrics, both nationally and in North Carolina.
Recent analysis has shown that public charter schools are out-performing their traditional public school counterparts on several key metrics, both nationally and in North Carolina.
 
Yesterday the State Senate approved major charter school legislation. HB 618, passed by the Senate on a straight party-line vote, transfers the right to authorize charter schools from the State Board of Education to the newly-created, Charter School Review Board.
Yesterday the State Senate approved major charter school legislation. HB 618, passed by the Senate on a straight party-line vote, transfers the right to authorize charter schools from the State Board of Education to the newly-created, Charter School Review Board.
 
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House passed a bill Wednesday that would streamline the process of approving new charter schools in the state. The vote was 75-42, with four Democrats joining Republicans in supporting the measure.
Lawmakers in the North Carolina House passed a bill Wednesday that would streamline the process of approving new charter schools in the state. The vote was 75-42, with four Democrats joining Republicans in supporting the measure.
 
As lawmakers in the General Assembly are poised to consider a bill that would streamline the process of approving new charter schools, a statewide charter advocacy organization reports that more than 77,000 students remain on waitlists to join charter schools.
As lawmakers in the General Assembly are poised to consider a bill that would streamline the process of approving new charter schools, a statewide charter advocacy organization reports that more than 77,000 students remain on waitlists to join charter schools.
 
On Thursday, North Carolina House Republicans introduced a new bill proposing the creation of a “Charter School Review Board” to take over responsibility for approving, amending, renewing, and terminating charter schools
On Thursday, North Carolina House Republicans introduced a new bill proposing the creation of a “Charter School Review Board” to take over responsibility for approving, amending, renewing, and terminating charter schools
 
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.
 
The U.S. Supreme Court will review Friday the case of a charter school in North Carolina labeled a "state actor." School choice supporters believe that type of label could lead to more regulations for charter schools nationwide.
The U.S. Supreme Court will review Friday the case of a charter school in North Carolina labeled a "state actor." School choice supporters believe that type of label could lead to more regulations for charter schools nationwide.
 
In July, the U.S. Department of Education imposed new rules that school choice advocates say will have a negative impact on public charter schools.
In July, the U.S. Department of Education imposed new rules that school choice advocates say will have a negative impact on public charter schools.
 
Homeschool students excel beyond their peers in private, charter, and public schools on the Classic Learning Test, according to a rigorous standardized college entrance exam oriented toward classically educated students.
Homeschool students excel beyond their peers in private, charter, and public schools on the Classic Learning Test, according to a rigorous standardized college entrance exam oriented toward classically educated students.
 
Since the pandemic, the sizable growth of public charter schools in North Carolina shows that parents want different choices for their children's education.
Since the pandemic, the sizable growth of public charter schools in North Carolina shows that parents want different choices for their children's education.
 
A coalition of charter-school advocacy organizations has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to block new restrictions on charter schools imposed by the Biden administration
A coalition of charter-school advocacy organizations has filed a lawsuit in federal court seeking to block new restrictions on charter schools imposed by the Biden administration
 
The John Locke Foundation urges the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case called Charter Day School v. Peltier. It could protect charter schools from harmful government interference.
The John Locke Foundation urges the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case called Charter Day School v. Peltier. It could protect charter schools from harmful government interference.
 
Northampton County is the only majority-choice county in North Carolina, with 57% enrolled in private, home, and public charter schools
Northampton County is the only majority-choice county in North Carolina, with 57% enrolled in private, home, and public charter schools
 
On July 1, the U.S. Department of Education announced the new rules for the federal Charter Schools Program.
On July 1, the U.S. Department of Education announced the new rules for the federal Charter Schools Program.
 
The N.C. House passed a bill to shore up processes and regulations surrounding the creation and operation of virtual public and charter schools.
The N.C. House passed a bill to shore up processes and regulations surrounding the creation and operation of virtual public and charter schools.
 
I strongly oppose proposed rules that would impose onerous and ultimately harmful requirements for competitive grants under the federal Charter Schools Program.
I strongly oppose proposed rules that would impose onerous and ultimately harmful requirements for competitive grants under the federal Charter Schools Program.
 
Tennessee GOP Governor Bill Lee is fighting back against the rampant leftism purveyed in the educational community across the country by inviting famed conservative institution Hillsdale College
Published: Sunday, April 17th, 2022 @ 6:38 pm By: Daily Wire
Tennessee GOP Governor Bill Lee is fighting back against the rampant leftism purveyed in the educational community across the country by inviting famed conservative institution Hillsdale College
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals delivered a blow Tuesday to a lawsuit against a 2018 state law allowing some towns to sponsor charter schools. The Appeals Court vacated a trial judge’s order that would have allowed the lawsuit to move forward.
The N.C. Court of Appeals delivered a blow Tuesday to a lawsuit against a 2018 state law allowing some towns to sponsor charter schools. The Appeals Court vacated a trial judge’s order that would have allowed the lawsuit to move forward.
 
Public Schools in N.C. Lose Students to Private, Charter, Home Schools
Public Schools in N.C. Lose Students to Private, Charter, Home Schools
 
A new study from researchers at the University of Arkansas and Western Carolina University finds that a Democrat-backed budget bill pending in Congress would slash an average of $1,131 per student in resources for charter schools.
A new study from researchers at the University of Arkansas and Western Carolina University finds that a Democrat-backed budget bill pending in Congress would slash an average of $1,131 per student in resources for charter schools.
 
A federal lawsuit challenging a North Carolina charter school’s dress code will head back to a trial court.
A federal lawsuit challenging a North Carolina charter school’s dress code will head back to a trial court.
 
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted to cut $40 million from the federal Charter Schools Program, in a major policy shift away from the bipartisan support that charter schools have enjoyed in recent years.
The U.S. House Appropriations Committee voted to cut $40 million from the federal Charter Schools Program, in a major policy shift away from the bipartisan support that charter schools have enjoyed in recent years.
 
Tim Taylor could scarcely have imagined when he began attending Arapahoe Charter School in 1997, that he would one day come full circle and send his own sons there decades later.
Published: Friday, July 9th, 2021 @ 8:22 am By: Carolina Journal
Tim Taylor could scarcely have imagined when he began attending Arapahoe Charter School in 1997, that he would one day come full circle and send his own sons there decades later.
 
“How do you define freedom in one word? The answer to that is choice,” Tim Taylor, Arapahoe Charter School alumni.
“How do you define freedom in one word? The answer to that is choice,” Tim Taylor, Arapahoe Charter School alumni.
 
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching an expanded COVID-19 screening testing program to support public, charter and private K-12 schools in protecting students and staff from the spread of COVID-19.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is launching an expanded COVID-19 screening testing program to support public, charter and private K-12 schools in protecting students and staff from the spread of COVID-19.
 
Boarding schools and charter schools have been “feeder schools” to the Ivy Leagues for decades.
Boarding schools and charter schools have been “feeder schools” to the Ivy Leagues for decades.
 
The state Senate’s main education committee has endorsed a bill that would penalize N.C. school systems for late payments to charter schools.
The state Senate’s main education committee has endorsed a bill that would penalize N.C. school systems for late payments to charter schools.
 
Claims that public charter schools encourage segregation grow louder every day.
Claims that public charter schools encourage segregation grow louder every day.
 
In the waning hours of crossover week, the N.C. House passed a bill to open new funding sources and add flexibility to charter schools.
Published: Sunday, May 23rd, 2021 @ 6:26 pm By: Carolina Journal
In the waning hours of crossover week, the N.C. House passed a bill to open new funding sources and add flexibility to charter schools.
 
NCACC encourages you to contact your House Members(s) today to ask them to support an amendment to House Bill 729 Charter School Omnibus to eliminate a provision that would give counties authority to provide capital appropriations to charter schools.
NCACC encourages you to contact your House Members(s) today to ask them to support an amendment to House Bill 729 Charter School Omnibus to eliminate a provision that would give counties authority to provide capital appropriations to charter schools.
 
Nine of the top schools in North Carolina are, technically, schools of choice, according to recently released rankings of the best schools in the country.
Published: Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 @ 9:10 pm By: Carolina Journal
Nine of the top schools in North Carolina are, technically, schools of choice, according to recently released rankings of the best schools in the country.
 

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