Government
School choice: Tuesday date for three pivotal North Carolina bills(The Center Square) – With an estimated 77,000 on charter school waiting lists, lawmakers in the North Carolina House of Representatives on Tuesday will consider several bills designed to… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina volleyball player injured by trans athlete tells her lawmakers to make a changeA female high school student injured in a volleyball game by a trans-identifying biological male on the other team testified in support of a North Carolina bill to ban transgender… Read More
Public Education
NC Gov. Cooper reiterates his ask of lawmakers for more money in education(The Center Square) – North Carolina’s Democratic governor is asking the Republican majorities in the Legislature to help fund the repair for costly stay-at-home orders he and Health Secretary… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina aims to reform community colleges with change to appointment powersA state Senate committee in North Carolina has approved a measure that would take away the appointing powers of the governor for community college leaders.The bill would remove… Read More
Government
‘Choose Your School, Choose Your Future’ legislation proposed in North Carolina House(The Center Square) – All North Carolina students could become eligible for the Opportunity Scholarship Program under new legislation sponsored by Republican House Speaker Tim Moore and Rep. Tricia… Read More
Public Education
Millions in federal education money not properly reported, monitored(The Center Square) – The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction failed to properly monitor and report on millions in federal education grants in the prior fiscal year, according… Read More
Government
New North Carolina bill would expand school choice in the state(Daily Caller) – A North Carolina lawmaker introduced a bill Tuesday that would create a universal school choice program for students and families.Republican state Rep. Tricia Cotham, who… Read More
Culture
Legislation aiming to protect girls sports in North Carolina to be heard as LGBT activists muster opposition(The Center Square) – LGBTQ rights activists are mobilizing ahead of planned committee meetings this week on legislation designed to restore integrity to girls’ school sports programs.Equality North… Read More
Culture
Catholic college fundraises to cut ties with ‘intrusive,’ ‘hostile’ federal government(Daily Caller) – A Catholic college is raising money to end its affiliation with the federal government and become financially independent, arguing the government has become “hostile to faith,”… Read More
Government
North Carolina senators file universal school choice billNorth Carolina Republicans filed a bill last week which would make the state’s school choice program universal.Since the bill has 30 sponsors, it already has enough votes to… Read More
Culture
Heartbeat, first trimester or conception likely to center abortion law in North Carolina(The Center Square) – Fetal heartbeat detection, or a ban after the first trimester with limited exceptions?North Carolina’s respective General Assembly chamber leaders are split on deciding when… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian schools across America are growing rapidlyDespite school closures and restrictive regulations, the educational establishment’s response to the pandemic turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Christian schools whose enrollment skyrocketed.One such… Read More
Government
Growth in charter school enrollment fuels legislation in North Carolina(The Center Square) – The North Carolina House Education Committee will review legislation on Tuesday to allow the state’s public charter schools to launch remote charter academies online.The… Read More
Culture
NC Governor solicits donations, slandering conservative lawmakers as ‘bigoted, anti-LGBTQ+ extremists’(The Center Square) – North Carolina Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper is soliciting donations to fight the “bigoted, anti-LGBTQ+ extremists” in the General Assembly who want parents to have a… Read More
Government
North Carolina bill would increase punishment for sexually abusive teachersNorth Carolina Republicans are determined to throw out the trash, not pass it.A group of Republican state representatives introduced HB 142, also called Protect Our Students Act,… Read More
Culture
North Carolina bill would prohibit schools from mandating COVID-19 shots, masks, and quarantines(The Center Square) – North Carolina House lawmakers have filed legislation to prohibit schools and public employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccines, face coverings and quarantine requirements.In yet a… Read More
Public Education
North Carolina school district votes to require athletes to compete according to birth sexA North Carolina school board reversed a policy which allowed transgender athletes to play on sports teams according to their chosen gender identity.At its Feb. 7 meeting, the New… Read More
Christian Schools
This week in Christian education (Feb. 6-10)Iowa Christian school receives $40,000 STEM grant– Sioux Center Christian School received one of Iowa’s “STEM BEST” grants worth $40,000. The school plans to put the funds toward lab… Read More
Culture
NC Senate approves parents’ rights bill restricting K-4 sexual education in schoolsA bill giving parents more say over their children’s health and education passed the North Carolina Senate on Tuesday.Sen. Amy Galey, R-Alamance County, sponsored Senate Bill 49, which… Read More
Government
North Carolina amendment would result in more elected, fewer appointed state education board members(The Center Square) – The House Education Committee will review a proposed constitutional amendment on Tuesday to change how the State Board of Education operates.The committee is slated… Read More