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A bipartisan bill is on the move in the General Assembly that would require middle and high-school students enrolled in traditional public schools to complete a career development plan.
A bipartisan bill is on the move in the General Assembly that would require middle and high-school students enrolled in traditional public schools to complete a career development plan.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Opponents of school choice claim that private schools are unaccountable because they don’t have to satisfy every testing mandate required of traditional public schools, yet private schools are subject to the highest standard of accountability: parents
Opponents of school choice claim that private schools are unaccountable because they don’t have to satisfy every testing mandate required of traditional public schools, yet private schools are subject to the highest standard of accountability: parents
 
Philip Klein of National Review Online documents the pandemic-related flight from traditional public education.
Philip Klein of National Review Online documents the pandemic-related flight from traditional public education.
 
Critics of charter schools argue school-choice programs, like charter schools, siphon money and resources from traditional public schools.
Critics of charter schools argue school-choice programs, like charter schools, siphon money and resources from traditional public schools.
 
If you ask the average person about private schools, most will say they are expensive and cost more to attend than traditional public schools
If you ask the average person about private schools, most will say they are expensive and cost more to attend than traditional public schools
 
A charter school in Durham plans to close in support of teachers in traditional public schools
A charter school in Durham plans to close in support of teachers in traditional public schools
 
Sen. Jerry Tillman, R-Randolph, posed a question summing up the sometimes tense relationship between charter schools and traditional public schools
Sen. Jerry Tillman, R-Randolph, posed a question summing up the sometimes tense relationship between charter schools and traditional public schools
 
Chronic absences are a problem in North Carolina's traditional public schools. Among teachers, not students
Chronic absences are a problem in North Carolina's traditional public schools. Among teachers, not students
 
As traditional calendar schools across North Carolina begin a new year, Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to help address unmet classroom needs in North Carolina public schools by donating to the first annual Governor's School Supply Drive
As traditional calendar schools across North Carolina begin a new year, Governor Roy Cooper today urged North Carolinians to help address unmet classroom needs in North Carolina public schools by donating to the first annual Governor's School Supply Drive
 
As the traditional school year gets underway, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper are encouraging North Carolina schools to expand school breakfast opportunities for students
As the traditional school year gets underway, Governor Roy Cooper and First Lady Kristin Cooper are encouraging North Carolina schools to expand school breakfast opportunities for students
 
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
 
A new study from the University of Arkansas finds that crime rates among students in private school voucher programs are lower than those among students who attend traditional public schools.
A new study from the University of Arkansas finds that crime rates among students in private school voucher programs are lower than those among students who attend traditional public schools.
 
You may or may not have noticed but North Carolina's political leadership has undertaken a fundamental shift away from unqualified support of traditional public schools towards favoring charter, private and even online schools.
You may or may not have noticed but North Carolina's political leadership has undertaken a fundamental shift away from unqualified support of traditional public schools towards favoring charter, private and even online schools.
 
Wake County Public Schools are growing at a slower rate than expected, and the reasons for this trend illuminate the growing gap between what the traditional public schools offer and what many parents want for their children.
Wake County Public Schools are growing at a slower rate than expected, and the reasons for this trend illuminate the growing gap between what the traditional public schools offer and what many parents want for their children.
 
As North Carolina nears the 20th anniversary of the law that opened the door to public charter schools in the state, 82,000 students are enrolled now in charter schools
As North Carolina nears the 20th anniversary of the law that opened the door to public charter schools in the state, 82,000 students are enrolled now in charter schools
 
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.
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.
 
In Part 1, we looked at Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) enrollment as an indicator of the growing gap between the educational options now available at the traditional public schools and the options parents actually want for their children
In Part 1, we looked at Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) enrollment as an indicator of the growing gap between the educational options now available at the traditional public schools and the options parents actually want for their children
 
The State Board of Education will consider again in February a proposal enabling failing traditional public schools to apply for an exemption easing some state regulations so they can operate more like charter schools.
The State Board of Education will consider again in February a proposal enabling failing traditional public schools to apply for an exemption easing some state regulations so they can operate more like charter schools.
 
Cracks are appearing in the longstanding school tradition of breaking for the summer; not everyone prefers the traditional schedule. In some circles, a year-round schedule is gaining in popularity. For example, in Wake County, more than a third of elementary schools have year-round schedules.
Cracks are appearing in the longstanding school tradition of breaking for the summer; not everyone prefers the traditional schedule. In some circles, a year-round schedule is gaining in popularity. For example, in Wake County, more than a third of elementary schools have year-round schedules.
 
After this hard winter students, parents and educators were all looking forward to the traditional spring break, but instead of rest and relaxation many were upset to learn their schools scheduled make-up days during the period.
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2015 @ 8:17 pm By: Tom Campbell
After this hard winter students, parents and educators were all looking forward to the traditional spring break, but instead of rest and relaxation many were upset to learn their schools scheduled make-up days during the period.
 
Today North Carolina released A-F grades for all traditional public and charter schools. News outlets have been all over the story and pundits are angling to put a spin on what is expected to be a tough day for many schools.
Today North Carolina released A-F grades for all traditional public and charter schools. News outlets have been all over the story and pundits are angling to put a spin on what is expected to be a tough day for many schools.
 
Governor McCrory issued the following statement after the release of the State Board of Education's 2013-2014 School Performance Grades for traditional public and charter schools.
Governor McCrory issued the following statement after the release of the State Board of Education's 2013-2014 School Performance Grades for traditional public and charter schools.
 
Her son has yet to turn 3, but Kamala Massey of Raleigh already is exploring alternatives to traditional public schools as she determines what's in his best educational interest.
Her son has yet to turn 3, but Kamala Massey of Raleigh already is exploring alternatives to traditional public schools as she determines what's in his best educational interest.
 
State Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam, R-Wake, is working with charter school operators and advocates on legislation proponents say would restore millions of dollars to charter schools previously stripped away by Democrats "in the dark of night" to benefit traditional public schools.
State Rep. Paul "Skip" Stam, R-Wake, is working with charter school operators and advocates on legislation proponents say would restore millions of dollars to charter schools previously stripped away by Democrats "in the dark of night" to benefit traditional public schools.
 
Her son has yet to turn 3, but Kamala Massey of Raleigh already is exploring alternatives to traditional public schools as she determines what's in his best educational interest.
Her son has yet to turn 3, but Kamala Massey of Raleigh already is exploring alternatives to traditional public schools as she determines what's in his best educational interest.
 
Some members of the Wake County Board of Education have joined the list of education policymakers hoping to find the same flexibility for traditional public schools that charter schools enjoy, though some school choice supporters are suspicious of the board members' motives.
Some members of the Wake County Board of Education have joined the list of education policymakers hoping to find the same flexibility for traditional public schools that charter schools enjoy, though some school choice supporters are suspicious of the board members' motives.
 
A new national study concludes that charter schools in North Carolina and other states uniformly outperform traditional public schools, and have a significantly better return on investment for taxpayers.
A new national study concludes that charter schools in North Carolina and other states uniformly outperform traditional public schools, and have a significantly better return on investment for taxpayers.
 
Even though lawmakers removed the cap of 100 charter schools nearly two years ago, the bulk of the nontraditional public schools remain in a cluster of metropolitan counties.
Even though lawmakers removed the cap of 100 charter schools nearly two years ago, the bulk of the nontraditional public schools remain in a cluster of metropolitan counties.
 
There is no shortage of ways to expand school choice in our state. Traditional options include encouraging alternative education options like charter schools, private schools, home schools and online education.
There is no shortage of ways to expand school choice in our state. Traditional options include encouraging alternative education options like charter schools, private schools, home schools and online education.
 
Few North Carolinians realize that the state has extensive educational options for preschoolers and college students but little for children in the "middle" -- the 1.5 million students in traditional K-12 public schools.
Few North Carolinians realize that the state has extensive educational options for preschoolers and college students but little for children in the "middle" -- the 1.5 million students in traditional K-12 public schools.
 
Beaufort County Schools' results for the 2011-2012 were released Thursday by the North Carolina State Board of Education. Included in the results was the welcomed news that 9 of 13 schools in the district earned recognition under North Carolina's ABCs of Public Education.
Beaufort County Schools' results for the 2011-2012 were released Thursday by the North Carolina State Board of Education. Included in the results was the welcomed news that 9 of 13 schools in the district earned recognition under North Carolina's ABCs of Public Education.
 
The State Board of Education approved creation of nine charter schools Thursday despite opposition to some of the schools from the NAACP, some elected leaders, and backers of traditional public schools.
The State Board of Education approved creation of nine charter schools Thursday despite opposition to some of the schools from the NAACP, some elected leaders, and backers of traditional public schools.
 

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