Protecting Student Privacy At School
This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Matt Sharp, legal counsel with Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), about an important case in Virginia that is currently before the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, which could have a significant impact on the privacy, safety and health of students in public schools in a number of […]
A Special Invitation for NC Pastors!
Pastors across North Carolina are cordially invited to attend a free Culture Impact Tour event to learn more about how they and their congregation can fulfill Christ’s call to be “Salt” and “Light” in our culture. These regional events are not about creating “just one more thing” for pastors to do. In fact, they are […]
Seven U.S. Supreme Court Decisions That Changed America
This week, “Family Policy Matters” features a portion of a keynote address on the seven Supreme Court decisions that changed America, as presented at the North Carolina Family Policy Council’s Major Speakers dinner event in Charlotte, NC, in November 2015. It was presented by Paul Weber, CEO of CitizenLink, a public policy partner of Focus […]
School Choice Town Halls Coming to NC
In the coming months, North Carolina parents will have the opportunity to learn more about how state-level Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) can help provide their children with more individualized educational options. Policy experts and other school choice proponents are launching a series of town hall discussions across the state focused on the important role ESAs can […]
AT ISSUE: Hope for Troubled Times
My husband and I recently attended a marriage renewal weekend known as “Marriage Encounter” that God used to transform our relationship and family life for the better. The most important gift we received from that experience is hope. Both of us grew up in broken families, so we lack strong marriage role models to give […]
North Carolina Lawmaking: 2015 General Assembly Review
DOWNLOAD ENTIRE ARTICLE (with images and endnotes) After meeting for over 8 months, the North Carolina General Assembly adjourned the 2015 “Long Legislative Session” on September 30. State lawmakers reached final agreement on a $21.74 billion state budget on September 18, over 11 weeks past the start of the state’s 2015-16 fiscal year. Despite the delay […]
NC Parents Enjoy “Power” in Education
North Carolina parents enjoy above average “power” in educational opportunity and choices for their children, according to the Center for Education Reform. The group’s 2015 Parent Power Index evaluates how much access parents have to quality options and information when making decisions about their children’s education. Although North Carolina received a “C” grade of 72.5 percent, the state […]
Rustin Calls 2015 Legislative Session “An Incredible Success!”
The North Carolina General Assembly adjourned the 2015 Legislative Session just after 4:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, bringing to a close an 8-month-long legislative journey that began on January 28. State lawmakers are scheduled to reconvene in Raleigh on April 25, 2016 for the 2016 “Short” Legislative Session. “Overall, this has been an incredibly successful session,” […]
His Christian Community Gave Him Courage to Speak Out
This week, NC Family president John Rustin talks with Duke University Student Brian Grasso, who created a firestorm over his refusal to read the Duke University summer reading selection, Fun Home. Brian talks about how other Millennials can stand up for their faith on issues within our culture. “Family Policy Matters” Transcript: His Christian Community Gave […]
Help Students Take a Stand at School
Two great opportunities are coming up for students to take a stand for their faith at school! “See You at the Pole” and “Bring Your Bible to School Day” are two national efforts designed to help Christians take their faith to school in a winsome and enjoyable way. Student participation in both events is protected […]