Should Christians Engage in Civic and Political Life?
As followers of Christ, we are challenged with navigating the complexities of living in a world that is not our ultimate home. Yet, while our citizenship is indeed in Heaven, we are also called to be active participants in the societies where God has placed us. As we contemplate these complexities, the question arises: Should […]
New Policy Could Allow High School Athletes to Profit
Today marks the beginning of the public comment period for the State Board of Education’s proposed policy regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL). Under this policy, high school athletes in North Carolina could monetize their success beyond academic and scholarship awards with sponsored autographs, endorsements, and promotional activities. Effectively, it would allow high school students […]
Why We Need Phone-Free Schools (with Clare Morell)
Across the nation, schools are starting to realize that having a phone during the school day is proving to be detrimental to students’ education and health. As a result, some schools are prohibiting students from using their phones during school, and others are considering adopting similar policies. This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette […]
NC Family’s 2024 Voter Guide, Opportunity Scholarship Funding, And Legislative Activity
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: Information about NC Family’s 2024 Voter Guide; and Updates on legislative activity, including the passage of a bill that would expand funding for the […]
State Senate Approves Bill That Would Expand Opportunity Scholarship Funding
UPDATE: On Friday, September 20, N.C. Governor Roy Cooper vetoed HB10. UPDATE: On Wednesday afternoon, September 11, the North Carolina House approved HB 10 by a vote of 67-43. The bill now proceeds to Governor Roy Cooper for consideration. Earlier this afternoon, the North Carolina Senate approved a bill that will, among other things, provide […]
Opportunity Scholarship Funding, State Board of Education Updates, and the 2024 Election
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: An update on the potential increase in funding for the Opportunity Scholarship Program; Updates from a recent State Board of Education meeting, including last […]
What You Need to Know As Kids Go Back to School
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: Information about parental rights in North Carolina; Information about changes to Title IX that went into effect this month; and Resources to help equip […]
NC Only Southern State Not Challenging Title IX Changes, But Hundreds of Schools Protected
Last week, on August 1st, the Biden Administration’s significant changes to Title IX to include “gender identity” were rolled out across the nation. Twenty-six states’ attorneys general are challenging the new regulations, and courts have temporarily blocked these changes in those states. Even though North Carolina is the only state in the south not challenging […]
A New Abortion Ruling in NC and an Update on Funding for the Opportunity Scholarship Program
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we cover: A new ruling regarding North Carolina’s newest pro-life law; and An update on additional funding for North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship funding. LINKS FROM THE […]
Come Encourage Legislators To Fully Fund Opportunity Scholarships
Welcome to this week’s episode of NC Family’s Weekly Update, where we share the highlights of the past week at the N.C. General Assembly and beyond. In this episode, we share information about the rally next week encouraging legislators to fully fund the Opportunity Scholarship Program now. Learn more about the rally LINKS FROM […]