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The Forum has released a report exploring the accessibility and accountability of private schools receiving public funds through the Opportunity Scholarship Program following the program's expansion to make vouchers 'universal.'
🔎 View our findings: www.ncforum.org/public-dolla...
🔎 View our findings: www.ncforum.org/public-dolla...
August 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
The Forum has released a report exploring the accessibility and accountability of private schools receiving public funds through the Opportunity Scholarship Program following the program's expansion to make vouchers 'universal.'
🔎 View our findings: www.ncforum.org/public-dolla...
🔎 View our findings: www.ncforum.org/public-dolla...
This is an amazing resource from @edtrust.bsky.social-- clearly lays out what's at stake with the upcoming budget reconciliation process in Congress, and steps you can take to act. edtrust.org/rti/the-next...
The Next Threat to Education: Congress’ Budget Reconciliation
Here’s what families, advocates, and education leaders need to know — and what we can do about it
edtrust.org
April 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
This is an amazing resource from @edtrust.bsky.social-- clearly lays out what's at stake with the upcoming budget reconciliation process in Congress, and steps you can take to act. edtrust.org/rti/the-next...
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I’m thinking of the folks in Texas who’ve fought against vouchers.
It’s hard to stand up to billionaires trying impose their will on policy, but it’s the right thing to do.
A year from now and 10 years from now, my warning to TX legislators will stand👇
youtu.be/gitW4oq6ghE?...
It’s hard to stand up to billionaires trying impose their will on policy, but it’s the right thing to do.
A year from now and 10 years from now, my warning to TX legislators will stand👇
youtu.be/gitW4oq6ghE?...
March 11, 2025: Josh Cowen Testimony
YouTube video by Texas AFT
youtu.be
April 17, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I’m thinking of the folks in Texas who’ve fought against vouchers.
It’s hard to stand up to billionaires trying impose their will on policy, but it’s the right thing to do.
A year from now and 10 years from now, my warning to TX legislators will stand👇
youtu.be/gitW4oq6ghE?...
It’s hard to stand up to billionaires trying impose their will on policy, but it’s the right thing to do.
A year from now and 10 years from now, my warning to TX legislators will stand👇
youtu.be/gitW4oq6ghE?...
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Both the House and Senate deadlines for bill filing have passed with nearly 300 education-related bills filed. Those bills now must be voted through at least 1 chamber of the General Assembly by May 8 to have a chance at becoming law. www.ednc.org/a-look-at-ed...
A look at education bills filed so far this session at the General Assembly
From teacher raises to school choice, here's a look at education bills filed in the 2025 session of the North Carolina state legislature.
www.ednc.org
April 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Both the House and Senate deadlines for bill filing have passed with nearly 300 education-related bills filed. Those bills now must be voted through at least 1 chamber of the General Assembly by May 8 to have a chance at becoming law. www.ednc.org/a-look-at-ed...
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NC Court of Appeals judges ruled that over 65,000 votes cast in the 2024 Supreme Court race should be recounted. The court ordered that voters whose eligibility was challenged should be given 15 days to provide documentation showing they're able to vote. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
NC Court of Appeals gives over 60,000 challenged voters 15 days to prove eligibility
The majority wrote that, even though they have the authority to completely throw out the contested ballots, they decided to instead mandate a cure period for most of the challenged voters.
www.newsobserver.com
April 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
NC Court of Appeals judges ruled that over 65,000 votes cast in the 2024 Supreme Court race should be recounted. The court ordered that voters whose eligibility was challenged should be given 15 days to provide documentation showing they're able to vote. www.newsobserver.com/news/politic...
New Policy Brief Co-Authored by PFPS and Advancement Project Links Private Education Vouchers to Public School Closures pfps.org/new-policy-b...
New Policy Brief Co-Authored by PFPS and Advancement Project Links Private Education Vouchers to Public School Closures
pfps.org
April 3, 2025 at 3:12 PM
New Policy Brief Co-Authored by PFPS and Advancement Project Links Private Education Vouchers to Public School Closures pfps.org/new-policy-b...
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NC House GOP bill would raise teacher pay 22%. Does it have a chance of passing? HB192 includes a $50,000 starting salary & extra pay for a master’s degree. Passage of $1.5 billion plan uncertain given state revenue forecast & Senate. #nced #ncpol #ncga www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
NC House GOP bill would raise teacher pay 22%. Does it have a chance of passing?
The legislation would provide teachers with raises ranging from $9,000 to $12.280 a year. Here’s how much it would cost.
www.newsobserver.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:53 PM
NC House GOP bill would raise teacher pay 22%. Does it have a chance of passing? HB192 includes a $50,000 starting salary & extra pay for a master’s degree. Passage of $1.5 billion plan uncertain given state revenue forecast & Senate. #nced #ncpol #ncga www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e...
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Applications are now open for the 2025-26 cohort of the Education Policy Fellowship! Apply today to join the only statewide program of its kind focusing on leadership and professional development in the context of education policy.
Learn more: ncforum.org/epf
Learn more: ncforum.org/epf
March 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Applications are now open for the 2025-26 cohort of the Education Policy Fellowship! Apply today to join the only statewide program of its kind focusing on leadership and professional development in the context of education policy.
Learn more: ncforum.org/epf
Learn more: ncforum.org/epf
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North Carolina teachers want more DEI in schools. What else a new report shows about educator morale. Majority of NC teachers who responded to Education Week State of Teaching survey said adding more DEI to curriculum could improve their morale. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol
NC teachers want more DEI in schools. What else a new report shows about educator morale.
In addition to supporting more DEI, North Carolina’s teacher morale was slightly higher than the national average in the new Education Week survey.
www.newsobserver.com
March 4, 2025 at 1:12 PM
North Carolina teachers want more DEI in schools. What else a new report shows about educator morale. Majority of NC teachers who responded to Education Week State of Teaching survey said adding more DEI to curriculum could improve their morale. www.newsobserver.com/news/local/e... #nced #ncpol
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New Data Alert! 🚨
Our latest release of OpinionatED Poll reveals voter insights on vouchers & safe, welcoming & inclusive schools.
Check out the additional findings here bit.ly/43fBt1k
#Edusky
Our latest release of OpinionatED Poll reveals voter insights on vouchers & safe, welcoming & inclusive schools.
Check out the additional findings here bit.ly/43fBt1k
#Edusky
February 27, 2025 at 3:10 PM
New Data Alert! 🚨
Our latest release of OpinionatED Poll reveals voter insights on vouchers & safe, welcoming & inclusive schools.
Check out the additional findings here bit.ly/43fBt1k
#Edusky
Our latest release of OpinionatED Poll reveals voter insights on vouchers & safe, welcoming & inclusive schools.
Check out the additional findings here bit.ly/43fBt1k
#Edusky
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#NCED The federal administration has repeatedly called for the closure of the Department of Education which could cause NC to lose $1,175,533,403 in education funding, leaving a massive gap to be filled by our state government.
Learn more: edlawcenter.org/research/trump…
Learn more: edlawcenter.org/research/trump…
February 20, 2025 at 9:31 PM
#NCED The federal administration has repeatedly called for the closure of the Department of Education which could cause NC to lose $1,175,533,403 in education funding, leaving a massive gap to be filled by our state government.
Learn more: edlawcenter.org/research/trump…
Learn more: edlawcenter.org/research/trump…
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“The vast majority of I.D.E.A. rights only apply to public-school. These rights are all lost when a student goes to a private school.”
—Jessica Levin, my colleague this year @edlawcenter.bsky.social
on the false voucher scheme promises for students w/disabilities
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
—Jessica Levin, my colleague this year @edlawcenter.bsky.social
on the false voucher scheme promises for students w/disabilities
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
What the Assault on Public Education Means for Kids with Disabilities
The future of the Department of Education may hinge on the world views of two billionaires who abhor what they perceive as weakness and waste.
www.newyorker.com
February 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
“The vast majority of I.D.E.A. rights only apply to public-school. These rights are all lost when a student goes to a private school.”
—Jessica Levin, my colleague this year @edlawcenter.bsky.social
on the false voucher scheme promises for students w/disabilities
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
—Jessica Levin, my colleague this year @edlawcenter.bsky.social
on the false voucher scheme promises for students w/disabilities
www.newyorker.com/news/the-led...
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Find out how much federally funded education programs benefit students in **each congressional district** in the US
In this crucial new dashboard tool @UmichPoverty
poverty.umich.edu/federal-educ...
In this crucial new dashboard tool @UmichPoverty
poverty.umich.edu/federal-educ...
» Federal Education Funding Data Dashboard
Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan
poverty.umich.edu
February 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Find out how much federally funded education programs benefit students in **each congressional district** in the US
In this crucial new dashboard tool @UmichPoverty
poverty.umich.edu/federal-educ...
In this crucial new dashboard tool @UmichPoverty
poverty.umich.edu/federal-educ...
NC Education Policy Fellows getting ready to advocate for our students and educators on Capitol Hill today 💪🏻❤️ @thencforum.bsky.social
February 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
NC Education Policy Fellows getting ready to advocate for our students and educators on Capitol Hill today 💪🏻❤️ @thencforum.bsky.social