EDUCATION

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.

This race to lead North Carolina’s public schools is a microcosm for national politics because the candidates represent two starkly different philosophies.

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.

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.

The North Carolina legislature just agreed to pump more public money into private schools. Here’s why that’s bad for children with disabilities. 

As the school year begins, North Carolina public school teacher Sarah Lewis found herself not just preparing lesson plans, but footing a bill her state should be covering.

Thanks to the LETRS program, North Carolina K-3 students outperformed national averages in literacy for the third straight year.

Project 2025 is a much-maligned plan for a second Trump administration that, among other things, would dismantle the federal education department and gut civil rights protections. We break down the frightening truth about how exactly Project 2025 would play out in North Carolina. 

The donations add to the evidence that Robinson would likely prioritize private and charter schools over the state’s underfunded public school system.

Governor Roy Cooper announced a statewide school supply drive. Here’s how you can help.