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VIDEO: Sex Ed in NC Schools

Republican-backed legislation has caused tens of thousands of kids in Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools to miss sex-education classes, health screenings, and lessons on consent, data reveals. The new law requires parents to give their OK before these classes can be...

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McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers. (Photo by Richard Messina-Pool/Getty Images)

Trump nominates former WWE head, private school voucher advocate for Education secretary

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McMahon is relatively unknown in education circles, although she has expressed support for charter schools and private school vouchers. 
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NC to spend billions on private school vouchers over 10 years as Republicans override Cooper’s veto

On Wednesday, the Senate followed the House of Representatives in overriding Governor Cooper’s veto of HB 10. A key component of the bill greatly expands the state’s private school voucher system.
On Election Day, voters in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska squarely rejected private school choice ballot measures, demonstrating how much voters of all stripes oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)

‘A stunning public rebuke’: When voters had the choice, they rejected private school vouchers

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On Election Day, voters in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska squarely rejected private school choice ballot measures, demonstrating how much voters of all stripes oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition.
NC Superintendent Candidates

OPINION: Mo Green, Michele Morrow to debate in NC superintendent’s race tonight. Here are 5 takeaways from the race so far.

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This race to lead North Carolina’s public schools is a microcosm for national politics because the candidates represent two starkly different philosophies.
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Opinion: Private school vouchers are an attack on our rural communities. That’s why we must elect Mo Green

In rural North Carolina, public schools are often the largest employers, providing jobs and stability to local economies. But more than that, they are the places where communities come together—where we celebrate victories, support each other in times of need, and build a sense of belonging.
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NC Republicans vote to expand private school voucher program by $463 million, but refuse to raise teacher pay

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The General Assembly approved the expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship program to help wealthy families pay for private school, but declined to include extra money to raise teacher pay. Local leaders, parents, and legislators say this latest round of funding will hurt public school teachers and students.