Introduction Virtual schools have many advantages. Their students can receive instruction through a computer and an internet connection without having to be physically present in the classroom. Virtual schools may…
Choosing the right school for your child can feel like an overwhelming task. North Carolina has so many different options for children across the state. We hope this comprehensive list…
The North Carolina Virtual Public School is a state-run virtual school established in 2007. An audit published by the Office of the State Auditor today is nothing less than an…
The NC Virtual Academy charter school has asked the State Board of Education to grant an enrollment increase of up to 20%. According to information provided by NC Virtual Academy,…
Budget, Taxation, and the Economy Introduction North Carolina’s strong fiscal position at the start of the COVID-19 crisis was a combination of planning and providence. Since 2011, the Republican-led General…
The State Board of Education usually votes on contracts every month with one fell swoop. Next week the Board has a hefty list of 46 pages consisting of 74 individual…
View in your browser. Welcome Since 2011, school choice has been thriving in North Carolina. It’s time to use this momentum to expand educational options even further. It’s time to…
Education Week reports that school districts are trying to compete with online/virtual school programs. In Pennsylvania, for example, the demand for virtual school courses is strong, forcing districts to find…
An audit (PDF) of the North Carolina Virtual Public School (NCVPS) revealed serious problems with the administration of the state’s online education program. The NC Office of the State Auditor…
View in your browser. Welcome Legislators in the House and Senate will soon engage in lively discussions about a provision in the House budget that would fund vouchers for low-income…
The News & Observer published a doozy of an article about today’s State Board of Education vote on a proposed policy framework for the establishment of virtual charter schools in…
Last week, I mentioned that the NC Department of Public Instruction received 161 letters of intent from groups looking to apply for a charter from the state. I obtained the…