This Week's School Choice News Roundup
Lawmakers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and other states are considering legislation to expand school choice. Read Full Post >
All Blog Posts With North Carolina Tag or Category
May 17, 2013
May 14, 2013
North Carolina Considers Measure to Link Schools, Businesses
The Education Workforce Innovation Act would reward grants to schools and districts that partner with local businesses and colleges on innovative projects. Read Full Post >
February 22, 2013
Superintendent of the Year Emphasized Tech, Reduced Dropouts
Mark Edwards, the superintendent of the Mooresville (N.C.) Graded School District, is the American Association of School Administrators' superintendent of the year. Read Full Post >
January 29, 2013
Does 'Revolving Door' for Voucher Lobbyists Spin Fast in Wisconsin?
Voucher lobbyists in Wisconsin include three former Republican speakers in the state Assembly. Vouchers could also expand into Tennessee and North Carolina in 2013. Read Full Post >
January 18, 2013
Economic Inequality in Schools Surges in N.C., Study Says
A Duke University study shows that while the level of racial segregation in North Carolina schools has remained steady in recent years, economic gaps have grown. Read Full Post >
January 17, 2013
Economic Inequality Grows in N.C. Schools Since Mid-1990s, Study Says
A Duke University study shows that while the level of racial segregation in North Carolina schools has remained steady in recent years, economic gaps have grown. Read Full Post >
December 07, 2012
U.S. States Fare Well on Global Tests, But Not at 'Advanced' Tier
Florida and Massachusetts performed well compared with other countries and school systems on international reading, math, and science tests. Read Full Post >
December 03, 2012
N.C. Law Makes Cyberbullying Against Educators a Criminal Offense
The penalty for harassing teachers is now a $1,000 fine or 60 days in jail, a move that has prompted backlash by civil rights groups. Read Full Post >
July 02, 2012
Judge Bars K12 Inc. Virtual Charter From Opening in N.C.
Wake County judge rules that the school must be approved by the state board of education, which had previously decided not to act on the charter application. Read Full Post >
May 31, 2012
Lawsuit Against N.C. Virtual Charter School Gaining Traction
Two local school districts have joined the North Carolina Board of Education in a fight to keep a digital charter school from opening. Read Full Post >
