/tags/private-schools Private Schools en-US Copyright Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:05:52 GMT /education/2024-11-01/private-school-vouchers-north-carolina-data-accountability There's less public data on the Opportunity Scholarship program today than there was ten years ago. Meanwhile, state lawmakers could add billions more dollars to fund it. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 19:05:52 GMT /education/2024-11-01/private-school-vouchers-north-carolina-data-accountability Liz Schlemmer /education/2024-10-04/helene-power-damages-nc-colleges-students-montreat Some colleges in North Carolina had to evacuate their students after flooding from Helene left them without power, running water, and cell phone connectivity. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 17:36:47 GMT /education/2024-10-04/helene-power-damages-nc-colleges-students-montreat Brianna Atkinson /politics/2024-09-11/nc-house-school-voucher-immigration-bill-ice The North Carolina State House voted Wednesday to spend hundreds of millions of dollars to fund private school vouchers, part of a spending bill that also includes a controversial immigration provision. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:32:25 GMT /politics/2024-09-11/nc-house-school-voucher-immigration-bill-ice Colin Campbell /education/2024-09-11/school-vouchers-north-carolina-opportunity-scholarships-waitlist North Carolina lawmakers are poised to pass nearly a quarter billion dollars in additional funding that would help pay for private school tuition for 55,000 families on a waitlist this year. School choice supporters are praising the move, while public school advocates worry about shifting education priorities. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:31:30 GMT /education/2024-09-11/school-vouchers-north-carolina-opportunity-scholarships-waitlist Liz Schlemmer /politics/2024-09-06/north-carolina-gop-spending-deal-private-school-voucher North Carolina's Republican legislative leaders announced on Friday that they reached a spending deal to fund various programs. One of those programs is the state's Opportunity Scholarship that provides scholarships to families enrolling their children in private schools. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:36:15 GMT /politics/2024-09-06/north-carolina-gop-spending-deal-private-school-voucher Associated Press /2024-08-02/new-tally-shows-more-nc-families-chose-private-or-home-schools-last-year New North Carolina reports show growth in private schools and home-schooling continued last year. Fri, 02 Aug 2024 09:48:00 GMT /2024-08-02/new-tally-shows-more-nc-families-chose-private-or-home-schools-last-year Ann Doss Helms /education/2024-07-31/private-school-voucher-opportunity-scholar-grant-money Last fall, the North Carolina General Assembly expanded eligibility for Opportunity Scholarships, which are state-funded vouchers to help families pay private school tuition. For the upcoming school year, any family, regardless of income, could apply to get a voucher. With that change, demand tripled, and families still on the waitlist are ramping up their call for funds. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 21:52:53 GMT /education/2024-07-31/private-school-voucher-opportunity-scholar-grant-money Liz Schlemmer /politics/2024-05-15/private-school-vouchers-funding-nc-house-budget A lower-than-expected revenue surplus could delay extra funding for a private school voucher program. Wed, 15 May 2024 19:07:25 GMT /politics/2024-05-15/private-school-vouchers-funding-nc-house-budget Colin Campbell /education/2024-05-02/north-carolina-senate-500-million-private-school-vouchers The North Carolina Senate has approved legislation to set aside roughly $500 million more for now for programs that provide taxpayer money to help K-12 students attend private schools. Thu, 02 May 2024 22:00:56 GMT /education/2024-05-02/north-carolina-senate-500-million-private-school-vouchers Associated Press /2024-04-28/almost-2-300-more-nc-families-get-private-school-vouchers-as-money-runs-out About 2,300 more North Carolina families were just notified their kids will get private-school vouchers for 2024. But about 56,000 could be denied Opportunity Scholarships unless the General Assembly approves more money. Sun, 28 Apr 2024 22:30:25 GMT /2024-04-28/almost-2-300-more-nc-families-get-private-school-vouchers-as-money-runs-out Ann Doss Helms