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Published on November 12, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

NC’s Rural Schools and Communities Face Challenges

A new report highlights the growing challenges facing rural communities. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, November 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report from the National Rural Education Association (NREA), titled Why Rural Matters 2025, highlights …

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Published on October 30, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

No October Ruling on North Carolina’s Three-Decade School Funding Case

After more than 30 years of litigation and 600 days since oral arguments, the North Carolina Supreme Court hasn’t released a ruling in the Leandro case. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On October 17, the North Carolina …

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Published on October 29, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

North Carolina Projected to Spend More than $600 Million on Private K-12 Tuition in 2025-26

Data from October show that voucher spending in 2025-26 will far exceed 2024-25 spending. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The most recent update from the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority (NCSEAA-the …

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Published on October 21, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

New Book Release and Webinar with Renowned Educational Historian and Public School Advocate, Dr. Diane Ravitch

Dr. Diane Ravitch discusses her new memoir on Wednesday, October 22. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Diane Ravitch, renowned education historian and public education advocate, has just released her latest book, a …

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Published on October 1, 2025 - 15:00 GMT

North Carolina’s Private School Staff Excluded from Required Criminal Background Checks

New legislation adds security and reporting requirements for public schools but not private schools. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, October 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last week the North Carolina House took action on a bill to enhance criminal …

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Published on September 24, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

North Carolina’s Rural Districts Hardest Hit by Federal Education Cuts

Proposed federal education cuts will have the greatest impact on North Carolina’s low-wealth areas. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina’s rural counties are facing another blow as a result of the federal …

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Published on September 18, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

NC Students Wait on School Funding in 30-year Leandro Case

After three decades of litigation, North Carolina schools are still waiting for lawmakers to release court-ordered funds. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The North Carolina Supreme Court did not release a ruling in …

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Published on July 15, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

New Report on NC Private School Vouchers

New report highlights policies used by NC private schools to exclude specific groups of students despite receiving millions in taxpayer-funded tuition vouchers. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Public Schools First NC has …

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Published on July 3, 2025 - 15:30 GMT

North Carolina Rural Schools Hardest Hit by U.S. Department of Education Funding Halt

Rural school districts stand to lose the most per student if funding withheld by the U.S. Department of Education is not reinstated. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New reporting by Kris Nordstrom of the North Carolina …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

North Carolina Loses $165 Million in Federal Public Schools Funding

Programs targeting underserved student populations stand to lose millions in federal funding as the Trump administration fails to meet a July 1 deadline. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Department of Education …

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Published on June 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

New Report: NC Private Voucher School Curriculum Review

A new report published by Public Schools First NC reviews the curriculum used by North Carolina private schools that accept taxpayer-funded tuition vouchers. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Public Schools First NC has …

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Published on June 10, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Most NC Vouchers Going to Students Already in Private School

New data released by the NC Department of Education show that 87% of new vouchers went to students who had never attended public school. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On June 4, staff at the North Carolina Department of …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 13:30 GMT

Private School Vouchers Raise Child Safety Concerns

Advocates seek requirement for criminal background checks and mandatory child abuse reporter training. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Public schools require all faculty and staff to have criminal background checks and …

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Published on June 3, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

In North CarolinaTax-Funded Vouchers Boost Private School Tuition

RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2024-25 school year was the first year that North Carolina’s Opportunity Scholarship taxpayer-funded private school voucher program became universally available. For the first time, all …

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Published on May 21, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

71 Years After Brown v. Board of Education...State-Funded Segregation in North Carolina

Together, charter schools and private school tuition voucher programs have contributed to resegregating schools in North Carolina. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 21, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On May 17, 1954 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the …

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Published on May 14, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

North Carolina May Drop Math Graduation Requirement in Response to Low Scores

Citing low passing rates and a lack of need for high level math, the N.C. House passed a bill to drop Math 3 as a graduation requirement. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a blow to public schools, a majority of North …

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Published on May 2, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

New Report—North Carolina Charter Schools: Undermining Quality Education for All

A close look at charter schools in North Carolina shows that heightened scrutiny of operations, segregation impact, and student outcomes is warranted. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina charter schools are …

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Published on April 24, 2025 - 14:30 GMT

North Carolina’s Taxpayer-Funded Private School Vouchers May Face Accountability Measures

North Carolina is spending millions each year on tax-payer funded private school vouchers, but currently requires no accountability for how the funds are spent. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Budget discussions are …

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Published on April 17, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

North Carolina U.S. House District Targeted with the Most DOGE Cuts in the Nation

According to new data from the Center for American Progress, N.C. House District 4 has more pending cuts than any other U.S. House District in the nation. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- North Carolina’s U.S. House …

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Published on April 1, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

In North Carolina, Public Schools Face Deficits While Private Schools Profit

Public school districts are planning for millions in cuts next year while private schools are receiving millions more in taxpayer-funded tuition payments. RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Public school districts across the …

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