Every now and then comments are published that are so incorrect and misleading that we must respond directly. The claim below has been shared in various forms by a number of voucher supporters, including legislative leaders. The specific language is taken from a Carolina Partnership for Reform blog post. CLAIM: “Opportunity Scholarships don’t ‘drain money from […]
These four House bills were discussed on Wednesday, June 14th at 11 am during the meeting of the Senate Committee on Education/Higher Education. HB 618: Charter School Review Board This bill is an act to convert the current Charter School Advisory Board into Charter School review board. This would shift the authority to approve charters […]
On Wednesday, May 24 at 11 am, the Senate Committee on Education/Higher Education met to determine the fate of two bills, House Bill 8, and House Bill 432. House Bill 8 (H8) is the Computer Science Graduation Requirement bill. This bill is an act to require instruction in computer science and completion of a computer […]
The Senate released its 2023-25 budget proposal and Conference Report (with more $$ details). For public education supporters, the proposal is a disappointment. Teacher salaries would increase on average 4.5% over the next two years, including the step increases. The federal Office of Budget and Management projects a 6.5% inflation increase. Simple math reveals that the budget essentially cuts teacher […]
Sen. Phil Berger said the budget will “put student outcomes and parental choice ahead of bureaucracy.” But it DOESN'T. No meaningful student outcome checks exist, & private schools accept who they want. It is a disaster. #nced
