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Public microschools: A necessary evolution for NC
10+ hour, 35+ min ago (429+ words) Across the country, a quiet but powerful shift is underway. What began as grassroots movement led by education entrepreneurs is now being embraced by public systems. Microschools " small, personalized learning environments " are no longer operating solely on the margins. They…...
Proposed bill would cut school funds over Parents" Bill of Rights violations
3+ week, 4+ day ago (395+ words) North Carolina public schools that violate the state's parental rights law could lose administrative funding under a new bill proposal. This follows legislative oversight hearings this week, where lawmakers said Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools remain in violation of the Parents…...
Harris bill would prevent discrimination against homeschool graduates
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (163+ words) On Dec. 3, US Rep. Mark Harris, R-NC08, introduced a bill that would close an existing loophole allowing universities to discriminate against homeschool graduates." This bill targets universities that discriminate against homeschool students during the admissions process, ensuring that homeschool students are…...
NC ranks 4th for the most homeschooled students
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (275+ words) According to data from the US Census Bureau, North Carolina has the fourth highest number of homeschooled children in the nation." In North Carolina, more than 10% of students are homeschooled, which translates to 404, 036 children out of a total of 3, 991, 805. Alaska…...