Public Education
North Carolina, Michigan still suffering from pandemic learning lossThe latest K-12 standardized test scores are in, and they show several states still lag behind pre-COVID-19 pandemic numbers. North Carolina and Michigan both released their annual reports showing academic… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina’s strategic public-education plan draws criticisms over academic goals, accountabilityA newly released strategic plan from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) may sound ambitious, but it doesn’t specifically focus on academics, according to educational critics. “If… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina district suspends universal free breakfast; critics highlight free meal flawsHenderson County Public Schools (HCPS) in North Carolina has discontinued its universal free breakfast program for the 2025-26 academic year, citing a projected savings of nearly $259,000. “Federal reimbursement rates… Read More
Public Education
As chronic absenteeism rises, North Carolina revises policy so students can no longer fail classes based on attendanceStarting this school year, North Carolina students cannot fail a class based solely on attendance. Before this policy change, students could have received a failing grade of “FF” even if… Read More
Government
Overrides: History says chances higher on school choice than freedom to carry (The Center Square) – Establishing a tax credit program of up to $1,700 in 2027 for North Carolina school children has a historical pathway to overcoming gubernatorial veto, according to… Read More
Government
North Carolina overrides vetoes by Gov. Josh SteinA raft of bills became law after the Republican Legislature in North Carolina overrode vetoes by Democrat Gov. Josh Stein. One of the eight new laws… Read More
Government
NC governor vetoes legislation to allow guns in private schoolsNorth Carolina Democratic Gov. Josh Stein has vetoed a bill that would have allowed firearms on the state’s private school campuses. The legislation, House Bill 193,… Read More
Courts
High schooler’s free speech case settlement approved by federal judge(The Center Square) – Federal court approval has been given in a free speech case involving a North Carolina school board and a student no longer in the respective district. Read More
Government
Gender, diversity policies fall to gubernatorial veto in North Carolina(The Center Square) – Recognition of only two sexes as defined in proposed North Carolina legislation, and three diversity policy bills have fell to the veto of first-term Democratic Gov. Read More
Public Education
North Carolina saves $10M on school choice as participation surges to 80,000Most school choice participants this year in North Carolina were already enrolled in private school, but the state still saved $10 million by supporting private school choice, according to a… Read More
Courts
Free speech case of student v. school board nears settlement finish line(The Center Square) – A North Carolina school board accused of inventing “a racial incident out of thin air,” violating “a student’s rights to free speech” and punishing him for… Read More
Government
Rights for parents in children’s medical care nears floor vote(The Center Square) – Mandatory consent from parents for several medical treatments is poised to reach a floor vote in the North Carolina House of Representatives. As lawmakers return from… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina bill would give parents greater say over public-school librariesThe North Carolina Senate is poised to vote on a bill establishing new guidelines to monitor media in public-school libraries – which includes giving parents more leeway in adding and… Read More
Public Education
Report: Teachers quitting still an issue in North Carolina(The Center Square) – Fewer North Carolina public school teachers are quitting than before, according to a new state report, but the numbers are still high. The teacher attrition rate… Read More
Courts
NC Supreme Court allows lawsuit against school that vaccinated child against parent’s will, testing federal PREP ActThe North Carolina Supreme Court is allowing the mother of a minor child who received a COVID-19 vaccination against her and the child’s will to sue the school that administered… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina school choice applications surge amid expansionApplications for North Carolina’s school choice program are surging after the state lifted income restrictions. Numbers released by the state Department of Education show applications for the current school year… Read More
Government
North Carolina moves to eliminate DEI in public schools with Senate billThe North Carolina Senate Tuesday passed a bill to eliminate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public education. “Our schools should not be in the business of teaching… Read More
Public Education
Public-school employee in North Carolina arrested after special-needs student suffered multiple injuriesA former public-school employee has been charged with felony child abuse, aggravated assault and other crimes in North Carolina following multiple injuries to an 8-year-old student with special needs. Lakita… Read More
Christian Schools
North Carolina hybrid school aims ‘to open the world up for our children’After Tina Cowell finished homeschooling her own children, she found a different mission – using a hybrid model to support North Carolina families who want a little help along the… Read More
Weather
Hurricanes potentially spread more than 200 invasive species in southeast(The Center Square) – In addition to recovering from the devastation of hurricanes Helene and Milton, which hit Florida 13 days apart, the state, and other southeastern states may soon… Read More