WATCH: The Charlotte mother of a public school student on why the legislature's private school voucher expansion makes her angry. 😡 Republicans in the General Assembly are expected to expand the state’s private school voucher program by $465 million in the coming...
Democrats say that if they were in charge of the state legislature, every student would have the right to a safe and inclusive school, excellent teachers, and ample resources.
During the pandemic, one NC educator made sure every child had a laptop to help them keep up with their studies. Now she's being recognized for her efforts.
“I think maybe the most confounding mystery is why so many rural legislators vote to take taxpayer money out of their own public schools and send it to the large number of private schools in the city,” he said.
For some students, the reality is a bit more complicated. Recent events and decisions at the university have left them feeling that the institution is not living up to its promise as a welcoming place for members of the LGBTQ community.
Most importantly, we need a chancellor who wants to hear us. Unfortunately, the next chancellor may recognize that their power does not come from us and, as a result, choose to ignore the students, faculty, and community in order to achieve the goals of a highly partisan Board of Governors.
As the North Carolina General Assembly went back into session on Wednesday, Governor Roy Cooper unveiled a proposed budget adjustment that would boost funding for the state’s education and childcare systems and raise wages for state workers.
Perhaps the most overlooked, but scariest thing about Michele Morrow as a candidate, is her complete ignorance of the workings of our public schools and special education, a NC educator writes.
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.
Democrat Mo Green’s win against Michele Morrow in the 2024 general election for NC's Superintendent of Public Instruction shows statewide support for his vision on public education.
Democrats are hoping to break the Republicans’ grip on the General Assembly. Beth Helfrich, Woodson Bradley, and Nicole Sidman could be the reason they succeed.