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In another blow to public schools, a majority of House members voted on May 7 to lower the high school mathematics graduation requirements for all public schools. Because the new, lower standards fall below the minimum admissions requirements for UNC system schools, the bill also directs the UNC Board of Governors to lower its standards […]
Public school districts across the state are working through their budget planning for next year facing threats of looming budget shortfalls expected from the loss of federal funds and the revenue shortfalls predicted at the state level. Some, like Wake County, which announced a hiring freeze earlier this month, are already taking measures to cut costs. Wake […]
The 2024-25 school year is the first time North Carolina’s taxpayer-funded private school voucher program (i.e., Opportunity Scholarship voucher program) has no income limits on who can apply. Even the wealthiest families—with incomes greater than $260,000/year—can now receive a $3,360 voucher (per child) to help offset tuition at a private school. Families with lower incomes […]
The flurry of executive orders from the White House continued this week along with news of an order being drafted to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Although the White House doesn’t have authority to dismantle the ED outright, it could take steps to roll back/freeze current initiatives and enforcement efforts while disrupting/firing employees […]
