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If states aren’t careful, graduation-rate pressures can diminish the educational experience.
If states aren’t careful, graduation-rate pressures can diminish the educational experience.
 
Tensions flared between members of the North Carolina State Board of Education on Thursday over the approval of a new charter school.
Tensions flared between members of the North Carolina State Board of Education on Thursday over the approval of a new charter school.
 
By accepting the Classic Learning Test as an SAT alternative, the Sunshine State has further loosened the progressive hold on education.
By accepting the Classic Learning Test as an SAT alternative, the Sunshine State has further loosened the progressive hold on education.
 
The state Supreme Court will take another look at a 29-year-old court case dealing with state education funding.
The state Supreme Court will take another look at a 29-year-old court case dealing with state education funding.
 
The State Board of Elections has launched a multifaceted public education campaign designed to ensure the state’s 7.5 million registered voters know that they will be asked for photo identification when voting in 2024.
Published: Wednesday, February 21st, 2024 @ 6:13 pm By: ENC NOW
The State Board of Elections has launched a multifaceted public education campaign designed to ensure the state’s 7.5 million registered voters know that they will be asked for photo identification when voting in 2024.
 
Leandro plaintiffs are asking the state Supreme Court to reject a petition from state legislative leaders. Top lawmakers want the high court to take another look at the long-running education funding lawsuit.
Leandro plaintiffs are asking the state Supreme Court to reject a petition from state legislative leaders. Top lawmakers want the high court to take another look at the long-running education funding lawsuit.
 
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.
 
Lawyers for state legislative leaders have signaled they intend to seek another state Supreme Court review of the Leandro education funding case.
Lawyers for state legislative leaders have signaled they intend to seek another state Supreme Court review of the Leandro education funding case.
 
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.
 
The State Board of Elections will soon open another application period for eligible educational institutions and government agencies to apply to have their student and employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in the 2024 elections.
Published: Monday, October 30th, 2023 @ 11:57 am By: ENC NOW
The State Board of Elections will soon open another application period for eligible educational institutions and government agencies to apply to have their student and employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in the 2024 elections.
 
State test scores show slight improvement over last year’s scores but still trail prepandemic levels
State test scores show slight improvement over last year’s scores but still trail prepandemic levels
 
Tennessee lawmakers are looking at rejecting federal dollars for public education and replacing them with state dollars in a move that would make Tennessee the first in the nation to turn down federal education funding.
Published: Sunday, October 8th, 2023 @ 8:19 pm By: Daily Wire
Tennessee lawmakers are looking at rejecting federal dollars for public education and replacing them with state dollars in a move that would make Tennessee the first in the nation to turn down federal education funding.
 
more police state talk from a major Democrat
Published: Friday, October 6th, 2023 @ 9:25 am By: John Steed
A new report showcases how North Carolina supported and invested in its child care programs so they could remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic, preserving the state’s early childhood education infrastructure and setting it apart from other states.
Published: Tuesday, October 3rd, 2023 @ 9:16 pm By: ENC NOW
A new report showcases how North Carolina supported and invested in its child care programs so they could remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic, preserving the state’s early childhood education infrastructure and setting it apart from other states.
 
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a professor at N.C. State University. He claimed job retaliation for criticism of the NCSU education school's increased focus on social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a professor at N.C. State University. He claimed job retaliation for criticism of the NCSU education school's increased focus on social justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
Gov. Cooper’s decision to declare a “state of emergency” for public education lacks justification and widespread public support
Gov. Cooper’s decision to declare a “state of emergency” for public education lacks justification and widespread public support
 
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling tax dollars to unaccountable private schools
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling tax dollars to unaccountable private schools
 
Local Government Commission Votes in Favor of Bonds; Financing for Other Projects Approved
Published: Sunday, August 6th, 2023 @ 9:42 pm By: ENC NOW
Local Government Commission Votes in Favor of Bonds; Financing for Other Projects Approved
 
Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on his declared “state of emergency” over K-12 public education funding in North Carolina.
Gov. Roy Cooper is doubling down on his declared “state of emergency” over K-12 public education funding 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.
 
The State Board of Elections is reminding educational institutions and government agencies of this week’s deadline to apply to have their student or employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in the 2023 municipal elections.
Published: Tuesday, July 25th, 2023 @ 5:56 pm By: ENC NOW
The State Board of Elections is reminding educational institutions and government agencies of this week’s deadline to apply to have their student or employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in the 2023 municipal elections.
 
In a true emergency declaration, Council of State members would have to vote on on the action taken by Cooper, or any other governor, under a new law that took effect on Jan. 1.
In a true emergency declaration, Council of State members would have to vote on on the action taken by Cooper, or any other governor, under a new law that took effect on Jan. 1.
 
RALEIGH: On May 23, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to all state legislators in the House and Senate urging them to make meaningful investments in North Carolina’s public schools, students and teachers and stop their plans to dismantle public education
RALEIGH: On May 23, Governor Roy Cooper sent a letter to all state legislators in the House and Senate urging them to make meaningful investments in North Carolina’s public schools, students and teachers and stop their plans to dismantle public education
 
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has finally unveiled the first draft of proposed revisions to the state’s Healthful Living Standards, which encompass both Physical and Health Education.
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (DPI) has finally unveiled the first draft of proposed revisions to the state’s Healthful Living Standards, which encompass both Physical and Health Education.
 
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper took to a live streamed YouTube event on Monday to declare a statewide “emergency” over K-12 public school education funding.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper took to a live streamed YouTube event on Monday to declare a statewide “emergency” over K-12 public school education funding.
 
Last August the State Board of Education approved a 6-month delay in the standards revision timeline for Healthful Living Standards. Under the timeline, the first draft of the new standards was scheduled to be released in February 2023.
Last August the State Board of Education approved a 6-month delay in the standards revision timeline for Healthful Living Standards. Under the timeline, the first draft of the new standards was scheduled to be released in February 2023.
 
Public education is the most important function of state government and we spend more tax dollars on education than any other budget item.
Published: Monday, June 19th, 2023 @ 11:19 am By: Tom Campbell
Public education is the most important function of state government and we spend more tax dollars on education than any other budget item.
 
The State Board of Elections is encouraging eligible educational institutions and government agencies to apply to have their student and employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in upcoming elections.
Published: Friday, June 16th, 2023 @ 12:58 pm By: ENC NOW
The State Board of Elections is encouraging eligible educational institutions and government agencies to apply to have their student and employee photo IDs approved for voting purposes in upcoming elections.
 
Gov. Cooper outlines devastating impacts of Republican legislature’s schemes to give vouchers to millionaires, defund public schools and push culture wars in the classroom and urges North Carolinians to contact their legislators to protect public schools
Gov. Cooper outlines devastating impacts of Republican legislature’s schemes to give vouchers to millionaires, defund public schools and push culture wars in the classroom and urges North Carolinians to contact their legislators to protect public schools
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three bills into law on Monday that placed further restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as Florida was recently ranked as the top state in the country for education.
Published: Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 @ 12:16 am By: Daily Wire
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed three bills into law on Monday that placed further restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives as Florida was recently ranked as the top state in the country for education.
 
The most recovery they've seen is in middle and high school math, with the least recovery in middle school reading.
Published: Monday, May 1st, 2023 @ 6:27 pm By: Carolina Journal
The most recovery they've seen is in middle and high school math, with the least recovery in middle school reading.
 
School choice continues to expand across the fruited plain, providing more educational options for families. In recent weeks Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, and Utah, approved statewide education savings account programs.
School choice continues to expand across the fruited plain, providing more educational options for families. In recent weeks Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, and Utah, approved statewide education savings account programs.
 
Legislative leaders call for new Leandro Judge James Ammons to slice the state's education spending obligation from $677 million to $377 million.
Legislative leaders call for new Leandro Judge James Ammons to slice the state's education spending obligation from $677 million to $377 million.
 
New Leandro Judge James Ammons has confirmed his next hearing Friday will focus solely on the state's outstanding education funding obligations.
New Leandro Judge James Ammons has confirmed his next hearing Friday will focus solely on the state's outstanding education funding obligations.
 
The N.C. Supreme Court has reinstated a lower court's order blocking a forced money transfer in the Leandro education funding case.
The N.C. Supreme Court has reinstated a lower court's order blocking a forced money transfer in the Leandro education funding case.
 
Public school teachers would receive “a substantial investment” of a minimum 10% pay bump under a resolution passed March 2 by the North Carolina State Board of Education.
Public school teachers would receive “a substantial investment” of a minimum 10% pay bump under a resolution passed March 2 by the North Carolina State Board of Education.
 
The N.C. Justice Department is seeking an "expeditious" schedule for the state Supreme Court to address outstanding issues in the Leandro education funding case.
The N.C. Justice Department is seeking an "expeditious" schedule for the state Supreme Court to address outstanding issues in the Leandro education funding case.
 

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