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Results found for "opportunity scholarships"


eliminate the waitlist for the state’s Opportunity Scholarships voucher program
Published: Tuesday, May 7th, 2024 @ 12:38 pm By: Countrygirl1411
eliminate the waitlist for the state’s Opportunity Scholarships voucher program
 
Sixteen private schools in Durham and Cumberland counties want a three-judge panel to resolve their concerns about a recently dismissed lawsuit involving Opportunity Scholarships.
Sixteen private schools in Durham and Cumberland counties want a three-judge panel to resolve their concerns about a recently dismissed lawsuit involving Opportunity Scholarships.
 
Sixteen private schools in Durham and Cumberland counties are seeking more than $25,000 from the plaintiffs and lawyers in a recently dismissed lawsuit targeting Opportunity Scholarships.
Sixteen private schools in Durham and Cumberland counties are seeking more than $25,000 from the plaintiffs and lawyers in a recently dismissed lawsuit targeting Opportunity Scholarships.
 
The head of the N.C. Association of Educators and fellow plaintiffs have dropped their lawsuit against North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program.
The head of the N.C. Association of Educators and fellow plaintiffs have dropped their lawsuit against North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship Program.
 
Senate Republicans have proposed an ambitious expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship Program, opening the private school scholarships to all North Carolina families in a tiered system based on household income.
Senate Republicans have proposed an ambitious expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship Program, opening the private school scholarships to all North Carolina families in a tiered system based on household income.
 
Nearly seven-in-10 registered voters in North Carolina support expanding the Opportunity Scholarship Program to all families, regardless of income. That’s one of the findings of a new poll from Carolina Partnership for Reform.
Nearly seven-in-10 registered voters in North Carolina support expanding the Opportunity Scholarship Program to all families, regardless of income. That’s one of the findings of a new poll from Carolina Partnership for Reform.
 
The application period for 2023-2024 school year Opportunity Scholarships opened Feb. 1 and closes March 1.
The application period for 2023-2024 school year Opportunity Scholarships opened Feb. 1 and closes March 1.
 
A lawsuit challenging N.C. Opportunity Scholarships will head to a three-judge trial court panel. That move represents a legal win for the state, legislative leaders, and parents defending Opportunity Scholarships.
A lawsuit challenging N.C. Opportunity Scholarships will head to a three-judge trial court panel. That move represents a legal win for the state, legislative leaders, and parents defending Opportunity Scholarships.
 
The N.C. Court of Appeals will decide whether a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship program will stay with a single trial judge or move to a three-judge panel.
The N.C. Court of Appeals will decide whether a lawsuit challenging North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship program will stay with a single trial judge or move to a three-judge panel.
 
New orders block all activity in a lawsuit challenging Opportunity Scholarships.
Published: Monday, May 9th, 2022 @ 11:45 am By: Carolina Journal
New orders block all activity in a lawsuit challenging Opportunity Scholarships.
 
The legal fight over North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program focuses now on whether a single judge or a three-judge panel should hear the case. Lawyers for the state and the scholarships’ parent supporters have filed new briefs supporting the three-judge option.
The legal fight over North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program focuses now on whether a single judge or a three-judge panel should hear the case. Lawyers for the state and the scholarships’ parent supporters have filed new briefs supporting the three-judge option.
 
It’s easy to lose sight of real people when we talk about public policy choices and the data, research, and pros and cons of decisions. But this week, as we celebrated National School Choice Week at Locke, Krystal Hicks-Lee brought it all home.
It’s easy to lose sight of real people when we talk about public policy choices and the data, research, and pros and cons of decisions. But this week, as we celebrated National School Choice Week at Locke, Krystal Hicks-Lee brought it all home.
 
Applications for some 20,000 private school scholarships designed for low- and middle-income families opened this week for the 2022-23 school year, launching what promises to be another robust year of growth for school choice in the Tar Heel State.
Applications for some 20,000 private school scholarships designed for low- and middle-income families opened this week for the 2022-23 school year, launching what promises to be another robust year of growth for school choice in the Tar Heel State.
 
61% support Opportunity Scholarships
The latest legal challenge to North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program could be decided by a single judge or a three-judge panel. Arguments presented in recent days to the N.C. Court of Appeals focus on the case’s destination.
The latest legal challenge to North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program could be decided by a single judge or a three-judge panel. Arguments presented in recent days to the N.C. Court of Appeals focus on the case’s destination.
 
Parents supporting North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program want a three-judge panel to review a lawsuit challenging the scholarships. A motion filed in the N.C. Court of Appeals this month seeks to have the case transferred away from a single trial judge.
Parents supporting North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program want a three-judge panel to review a lawsuit challenging the scholarships. A motion filed in the N.C. Court of Appeals this month seeks to have the case transferred away from a single trial judge.
 
A new poll from a statewide school-choice advocacy group shows that nearly two-thirds of likely general election voters in North Carolina support the Opportunity Scholarship Program.
A new poll from a statewide school-choice advocacy group shows that nearly two-thirds of likely general election voters in North Carolina support the Opportunity Scholarship Program.
 
Legislation to expand school choice in North Carolina is on the move in both chambers of the General Assembly, after both the N.C. Senate Education Committee and Rules Committee OK’ed a measure to increase the dollar value of Opportunity Scholarships and open them to more families.
Published: Sunday, May 2nd, 2021 @ 6:42 pm By: Carolina Journal
Legislation to expand school choice in North Carolina is on the move in both chambers of the General Assembly, after both the N.C. Senate Education Committee and Rules Committee OK’ed a measure to increase the dollar value of Opportunity Scholarships and open them to more families.
 
Republicans in the N.C. House are advancing a bill that would expand and strengthen the state’s three school-choice scholarship programs that help low-income children and those with special needs attend a private school.
Republicans in the N.C. House are advancing a bill that would expand and strengthen the state’s three school-choice scholarship programs that help low-income children and those with special needs attend a private school.
 
North Carolina’s lawmakers are moving to advance school choice.
North Carolina’s lawmakers are moving to advance school choice.
 
Reopening schools is the top priority of Catherine Truitt, the Republican candidate for state superintendent.
Reopening schools is the top priority of Catherine Truitt, the Republican candidate for state superintendent.
 
The latest legal challenge to North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarships has yet to head to a courtroom.
The latest legal challenge to North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarships has yet to head to a courtroom.
 
When the discussion turns to Opportunity Scholarships, it’s not hard to make Janet Nunn cry.
When the discussion turns to Opportunity Scholarships, it’s not hard to make Janet Nunn cry.
 
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper proposed a $25 billion budget, Wednesday, Aug. 26, to expand Medicaid, increase unemployment benefits, give teachers higher bonuses, and cut funding to Opportunity Scholarships.
Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper proposed a $25 billion budget, Wednesday, Aug. 26, to expand Medicaid, increase unemployment benefits, give teachers higher bonuses, and cut funding to Opportunity Scholarships.
 
Three families that benefit from North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship program hope to intervene in a lawsuit challenging that program.
Three families that benefit from North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship program hope to intervene in a lawsuit challenging that program.
 
Opponents of school choice in North Carolina are attacking the curricula in private schools
Opponents of school choice in North Carolina are attacking the curricula in private schools
 
North Carolina has won a federal grant totaling $23.6 million over five years to expand charter school opportunities
North Carolina has won a federal grant totaling $23.6 million over five years to expand charter school opportunities
 
Debate over the impact of the Opportunity Scholarship Program was renewed recently when N.C. State researchers Anna Egalite, D.T. Stallings, and Stephen Porter published a study that found “large positive impacts associated with voucher usage in North Carolina.”
Debate over the impact of the Opportunity Scholarship Program was renewed recently when N.C. State researchers Anna Egalite, D.T. Stallings, and Stephen Porter published a study that found “large positive impacts associated with voucher usage in North Carolina.”
 
N.C. State University professors Anna Egalite and Stephen Porter find new recipients of Opportunity Scholarships scored significantly higher than their public school counterparts in math, reading, and language arts.
N.C. State University professors Anna Egalite and Stephen Porter find new recipients of Opportunity Scholarships scored significantly higher than their public school counterparts in math, reading, and language arts.
 
The continuing battle over separation of powers between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led General Assembly played out simultaneously in two venues Friday morning
The continuing battle over separation of powers between Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and the Republican-led General Assembly played out simultaneously in two venues Friday morning
 
Enough is enough, say school voucher advocates who want a three-judge Superior Court panel to dismiss Gov. Roy Cooper's lawsuit against North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship program
Enough is enough, say school voucher advocates who want a three-judge Superior Court panel to dismiss Gov. Roy Cooper's lawsuit against North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship program
 
Traditional public schools saw about 5,000 fewer students walk through their doors for the 2016-17 school year
Traditional public schools saw about 5,000 fewer students walk through their doors for the 2016-17 school year
 
Last week Duke’s Children Law Clinic released its study of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), School Vouchers in North Carolina: The First Three Years
Last week Duke’s Children Law Clinic released its study of North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), School Vouchers in North Carolina: The First Three Years
 
Gov. Roy Cooper says he wants to defund North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship program against the will of North Carolina's conservative legislative majority
Gov. Roy Cooper says he wants to defund North Carolina's Opportunity Scholarship program against the will of North Carolina's conservative legislative majority
 
North Carolina parents are asking for more education options for their children. Currently one of the most popular options is vouchers (Opportunity Scholarships and Special Needs Scholarships)
North Carolina parents are asking for more education options for their children. Currently one of the most popular options is vouchers (Opportunity Scholarships and Special Needs Scholarships)
 
North Carolina families are hungry for school choice. To wit: the state’s opportunity scholarship program has had more than 15,000 eligible applicants since its inception just two years ago
North Carolina families are hungry for school choice. To wit: the state’s opportunity scholarship program has had more than 15,000 eligible applicants since its inception just two years ago
 
North Carolina's still-young Opportunity Scholarship Program would get a major boost if a provision in the proposed Senate budget becomes law
North Carolina's still-young Opportunity Scholarship Program would get a major boost if a provision in the proposed Senate budget becomes law
 
Time is running out for parents who are eligible for opportunity scholarships and haven't applied. The deadline to apply for the Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides up to $4,200 a year in tuition vouchers for low-income children to use at private schools, is March 1
Time is running out for parents who are eligible for opportunity scholarships and haven't applied. The deadline to apply for the Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides up to $4,200 a year in tuition vouchers for low-income children to use at private schools, is March 1
 
Ten year-old Donovan Coates-St. Remy loves science club, geography club, and his Windows 10 ThinkPad
Ten year-old Donovan Coates-St. Remy loves science club, geography club, and his Windows 10 ThinkPad
 
Additional funding allocated in the state's two-year budget for the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship Program could more than double the number of students taking advantage of vouchers to attend private schools by the 2016-17 school year.
Additional funding allocated in the state's two-year budget for the North Carolina Opportunity Scholarship Program could more than double the number of students taking advantage of vouchers to attend private schools by the 2016-17 school year.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court gave a boost to school choice efforts on Thursday by declaring that the state's fledgling Opportunity Scholarships Program met constitutional muster.
The N.C. Supreme Court gave a boost to school choice efforts on Thursday by declaring that the state's fledgling Opportunity Scholarships Program met constitutional muster.
 

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