Profiteers have no place in education. “Once people realize that their own children are being experimented upon and used for profits, the greed grab will end. The testing craze, the corporate education reform industry, the for-profit and non-profit charter industry, the online educational programing business, etc. will dwindle and either die out or become minuscule.” […]
From NC Policy Watch education reporter Lindsay Wagner: As the North Carolina General Assembly considers enacting landmark legislation that would put publicly-funded vouchers for private schools in the hands of parents at a cost to public education of at least $50 million over the next two years, lawmakers and citizens are asking a simple question. […]
From Wilmington area reporter Ann McAdams: WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – The state legislature lifted the cap on public charter schools last year, which used to limit the number of charter schools to 100. Charter schools are essentially privately run schools – funded by public dollars. In our area there are four – Cape Fear Center […]
The budget feedback process flew by last week, but it's not too late to let your legislators know your opinion of what's in it and what it lacks. Send an email using our petition! The more constituents speak up, the more likely they will listen. #nced
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