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…
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,…
Whenever you hear complaints about Innovative School District and charter schools (particularly virtual charter schools) that earn low school performance grades, remember that those grades “fail to account for the…
This morning, Carolina Journal published a story on the potential expansion of the online charter school, NC Virtual Academy. In the story, CJ reporter Lindsay Marchello reports: On Thursday, June…
This WTVD story about the North Carolina Virtual Academy graduation ceremony is a must read. [Salutatorian Wyatt] Payne attended a brick-and-mortar school through 10th grade, but found the high school environment…
No one who read the headline below would know that the story primarily is about two virtual charter schools and a handful of annual charter renewal candidates, rather than charter schools generally.
The latest High Point University Poll concludes that “NC Republicans and Democrats agree on education issues.” That’s news to me. After an examination of the poll, I suspect the supposed…
North Carolina has seen the benefits of recent tax reforms, and Roy Cordato offers ideas for the next round of reform during the next edition of Carolina Journal Radio. Lindalyn…
The last decade in North Carolina has been one of much-needed advances for parents looking for a fair shake for their children — a school and/or environment that works for…
Terry Stoops discussed potential benefits of virtual charter schools in North Carolina during an appearance on Time Warner Cable News’ “Capital Tonight.”
View in your browser. Welcome State legislators should be congratulated for eliminating the 100-school cap on charters and tweaking the charter school law over the last four years. North Carolina’s…
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…