Legislation to significantly expand education savings accounts in North Carolina—or ESAs, as they are commonly known—was introduced in the General Assembly earlier this week.
Published: Sunday, April 2nd, 2023 @ 9:51 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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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.
Published: Tuesday, April 6th, 2021 @ 9:06 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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They could jump the fence on this one.
Published: Friday, August 21st, 2020 @ 4:18 pm
By: LifeZette
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In the course of covering Gov. Roy Cooper’s nightmare back to school plans, Civitas has been surveying and collecting responses from parents about the possibility of their children returning to school on a part-time basis
Published: Wednesday, July 8th, 2020 @ 1:04 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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As we reach the midpoint in this year's National School Choice Week (NSCW), we should reflect on how far we have come and what is next for school choice in North Carolina.
Published: Sunday, February 9th, 2020 @ 8:07 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Helen Godley Richardson Harrell, 92, passed away on September 16, 2018
Published: Friday, September 28th, 2018 @ 6:22 pm
By: Announcements
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Stories about school supplies are a common feature of back-to-school reporting, and nearly all of them mention the fact that teachers spend their own money to prepare for the new school year
Published: Saturday, August 18th, 2018 @ 5:44 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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"Pay me now or pay me later, but pay me you will," said the guy selling Fram Oil Filters in the 1970s TV commercials. I remembered those ads as I listened to the presenters at this year's Emerging Issues Forum
Published: Saturday, March 10th, 2018 @ 3:26 pm
By: Tom Campbell
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In A Recent Article On Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) In The News And Observer, Keith Poston Of The Public School Forum Said The Newly- Approved ESA Program For Special Needs Students Is "Very High Risk In Terms Of Abuse."
Published: Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 @ 12:51 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Researchers Paul DiPerna, Lindsey Burke, and Anne Ryland conducted a national survey of military households to assess their views on school-choice options, district schools, and careers in the military
Published: Friday, November 3rd, 2017 @ 5:27 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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A Banner Year for School Choice in North Carolina
Published: Thursday, August 10th, 2017 @ 8:10 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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DeVos Understands the Needs of Special Needs Children
Published: Saturday, February 25th, 2017 @ 3:18 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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June Atkinson's Cathedral Stands
Published: Tuesday, January 17th, 2017 @ 3:18 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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When Julian Bloom was 18 months old, doctors diagnosed him with autism and said he had a severe sensory and auditory processing disorder.
Published: Thursday, December 29th, 2016 @ 12:29 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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There are many reasons for North Carolinians to be proud of the statewide education reforms implemented over the last five years
Published: Wednesday, December 28th, 2016 @ 2:19 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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What's on my Christmas list this year for educators, parents, students and taxpayers? Three simple goals: Expanding educational freedom, making our schools more efficient and accountable and enhancing transparency
Published: Thursday, December 22nd, 2016 @ 6:55 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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There are many reasons for North Carolinians to be proud of the statewide education reforms implemented over the last five years.
Published: Friday, October 14th, 2016 @ 12:41 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Every August, Civitas polls NC unaffiliated voters to find out what this crucial voting bloc thinks.
Published: Monday, October 3rd, 2016 @ 8:42 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Last night, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Kevin and Avonte's Law, legislation co-sponsored by Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) that provides resources to help families locate loved ones with Alzheimer's disease, autism, or other related conditions
Published: Monday, July 18th, 2016 @ 10:50 pm
By: Thom Tillis
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On a visit to his high school alma mater, Governor Pat McCrory announced his proposal to increase average teacher pay in North Carolina to more than $50,000 for the first time in state history by providing an average 5 percent pay increase
Published: Thursday, April 7th, 2016 @ 1:04 pm
By: McCrory Communications
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Recent statements by Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) officials about changing several low-performing traditional schools to year-round schools, and also changing how students are assigned to popular magnet school programs, have raised the anxiety levels of many parents and students.
Published: Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 @ 1:28 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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Republican legislative leaders finally unveiled their proposed biennial state budget. (Geez, it's about time, folks.) The budget is now subject to votes by each legislative chamber and action by Governor McCrory.
Published: Friday, October 2nd, 2015 @ 4:34 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Public Schools of Robeson County misspent $3.16 million of Medicaid-related money intended to provide education and medical services for disabled children from 2011-13, and that could signal an $18 million annual problem statewide, according to a state audit.
Published: Monday, August 3rd, 2015 @ 11:15 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Lawmakers and advocates for special needs children are concerned that Guilford County Schools may be undermining a law providing tax-funded scholarships for students with disabilities.
Published: Monday, August 3rd, 2015 @ 1:51 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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In honor of Healthcare Solutions Week, I wanted to share with you some information about North Carolina's Health and Human Services budget.
Published: Thursday, October 16th, 2014 @ 6:54 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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Julius Sylvester "Buster" Tetterton, age 67, a resident of White Post Rd., Pinetown, NC,passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014.
Published: Thursday, June 19th, 2014 @ 11:45 am
By: Announcements
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The Office of Governor Pat McCrory announced the following appointments today.
Published: Friday, April 18th, 2014 @ 1:54 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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The tiny, blonde ball of energy peered out from the green drapes at her mother - who watched proudly from the bleachers - until her instructor, East Carolina University professor Boni Boswell, coaxed her back to the other waiting students.
Published: Friday, January 3rd, 2014 @ 10:43 pm
By: ECU News Services
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As the dust settles on the landmark 2013 North Carolina legislative session, conservatives can look upon the accomplishments of the state legislature and find much to celebrate.
Published: Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 @ 8:05 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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The House Wednesday night approved a bill that would reimburse parents for private school tuition for special-needs children.
Published: Monday, May 20th, 2013 @ 5:43 am
By: John Locke Foundation
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One of the most controversial issues in the past few years has been the growing role of the state in providing preschool opportunities to North Carolina children.
Published: Monday, October 22nd, 2012 @ 4:48 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Before passage of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) in 1965, the United States Congress generally adhered to the principle that the federal government had no authority to undertake functions and duties not enumerated in the U.S. Constitution.
Published: Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 @ 5:31 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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