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Strong proponents of school choice, Locke supports the fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of our children.
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Zeb Vance–On This Day in NC | July 5, 1865
Zebulon Baird Vance was paroled from Old Capitol Prison in Washington, D.C. He had been one of three governors in Confederate North Carolina. Vance’s wife had been ill, so William H. Holden,…
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Education
Cooper’s State of Emergency for Public Education: Just Throwing More Against the Wall
Gov. Cooper recently declared a “state of emergency for public education,” claiming Republican policies aim to “choke the life out of public education” by cutting budgets, siphoning funds, and funneling…
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The First Senator “No”—On this Day in NC | June 29, 1837
Nathaniel Macon passed away on this day. His name was synonymous with North Carolina during the early 1800s. He served as U.S. Speaker of the House (1801-1807). In total, he…
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Education
Polls Reveal What Parents, School Board Members Think about Teachers
t five years, as do most school board members. A majority of parents think that some teachers contribute to politicized classrooms by trying to sway students toward their personal views,…
Education
North Carolina Parents’ Bill of Rights Advances
Today, the North Carolina House Committee on K-12 Education approved Senate Bill 49, which would enshrine a Parents’ Bill of Rights into law. This morning’s favorable committee vote marks the…
Education
Big Changes Coming for Charter Schools?
Yesterday the State Senate approved major charter school legislation. HB 618, passed by the Senate on a straight party-line vote, transfers the right to authorize charter schools from the State…
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Battle of Ramsour’s Mill–On This Day in NC | June 20, 1780
Shortly after Lord Cornwallis captured Charles Towne, he focused on North Carolina. The first engagement in his North Carolina campaign occurred at Ramsour’s Mill in what is now Lincoln County. …
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“Brad’s Drink”–On This Day in NC | June 16, 1903
Caleb Bradham of New Bern received one of the earliest trademarks issued by the U.S. Patent Office. The soft drink was initially called “Brad’s Drink.” It later became known as…
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Education
Yes, Governor Cooper, Private Schools Are Accountable
Gov. Cooper is warning others to oppose the expansion of the Opportunity Scholarship Program because he thinks private schools lack accountability. Schools with Opportunity Scholarship students must comply with various…
Education
Major Charter School Bill Advances
Major charter school legislation moved a step closer to reality on Wednesday as the Senate Education committee approved HB 618 by a party-line voice vote. If enacted into law, the…
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Education
What We Learned from Polls of Parents and School Board Members
Large percentages of school board members and parents agreed that parents have a legal right to all medical and psychological information about their child. Board members and parents agreed parents…
Education
Is Critical Race Theory Taught in NC Public Schools? Ask school staff.
Accuracy in Media released a new video earlier this week where school officials in North Carolina described how teachers and staff were still able to teach many of the CRT…