Parental Rights and Public Schools in North Carolina (School Choice in NC Part 5)
Public schools have been receiving a lot of national attention over the last few years, regarding things like controversial books in the libraries, the curriculum being taught, gender issues, and the extent of parents’ rights. This summer, the North Carolina Legislature passed the Parents’ Bill of Rights, which helps to clarify some of these matters. […]
Charter School Offers Classical Education in Rural North Carolina
One facet of North Carolina’s school choice movement is public charter schools. These schools are a unique option because they are public schools operated by an independent board of directors. Charters offer greater flexibility and some of the benefits of private schools, but because they are publicly funded, they don’t have the tuition costs associated […]
The Best of Both Academic Worlds: A Mom’s Take on University-Model Schools
North Carolina is one of the leading states in the school choice movement, offering a variety of traditional public, public charter, private, and home schools. One of the more unique options that we have as a part of this is what is known as University-Model Schools. These schools are hybrid, giving children both the benefits […]
The Value of Having (School) Choices
Over the last decade, we have seen some major shifts in the public school system. Curriculum has been redesigned to accommodate Common Core standards, replacing tried and true teaching techniques, and students are being taught about LGBTQ+ ideology instead of learning about the founding documents of our country. Many parents are starting to consider alternative […]
An Opportunity for All Schools (School Choice in NC Part 1)
North Carolina is one of the leading states in the school choice movement. There are more than 800 private schools across the state that play a key role in this, providing a variety of options that allow parents to choose the best learning environment for their children. To help parents access these valuable resources, North […]