Gov. Cooper’s state of emergency for public education continues. Read more about the 35+ school districts speaking out, the need for additional investment in early childhood education, and increasingly serious concerns about the voucher program.
Anna Egalite released her latest research on vouchers, “Competitive Pressure: How Private School Choice Influenced North Carolina’s Public-School Environment.” You can find all of her research here.
The legislature is back in session after a summer break for the holiday. Stay tuned.
ICYMI, here is the video of the NC State Board of Education meeting last week.
Here is an explainer from The New York Times on students loans, and an update from the US Department of Education.
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