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GOP lawmakers introduce measure to promote early literacy among N.C. public school students
RALEIGH — Republican legislators in the N.C. Senate are pushing forward a bill meant to improve literacy among North Carolina public school students by the third grade.
Robinson announces task force on bias, indoctrination in public schools
RALEIGH — Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson announced Tuesday, March 16, the creation of a task force dedicated to giving “students, parents, and school faculty a voice to speak out about cases of bias, inappropriate materials, or indoctrination they see or experience in public schools.”
House bill would expand access to Opportunity Scholarships
School choice could see gains in new legislature
RALEIGH — As North Carolina prepares to celebrate National School Choice Week Jan. 24-30, the cause of educational freedom could see even more advancement during the North Carolina General Assembly’s 2021-2022 session.
Truitt, Mangrum debate Opportunity Scholarships, reopening schools
RALEIGH — Reopening schools is the top priority of Catherine Truitt, the Republican candidate for state superintendent.
GOP leaders, parents call for Cooper to reopen public schools
Educational institutions ask General Assembly for more COVID-19 money
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s public schools and universities are asking the General Assembly for millions more to deal with COVID-19 challenges.
School choice becomes big issue in 2020 elections
Left-leaning teacher groups sue over private school voucher program
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s largest teacher organization is suing to kill a program helping low-income families send their children to private schools.
Cooper gives school districts option to open with blended plan or remote instruction; N.C. will remain in Phase 2 for 3 more weeks
ROCKINGHAM — Students could be back in school next month, depending on what the Richmond County Board of Education decides.