Charter schools

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools officials say pending legislation would require the district to share more money with charter schools— and the proposed 2024 budget is already tight. 

State education officials are warning schools around North Carolina they need to make academic improvements or risk being taken over by the state. 

Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest is promoting expanded school choice as part of his push to win the Republican nomination for governor in 2020. 

North Carolina will receive $10 million in additional federal support for its Charter School Program. 

State officials announced the funding on Tuesday.

There's been some improvement in North Carolina school test scores this year. But the state's virtual charter schools are not performing well.

New data shows enrollment in charter schools and other education sources continues to grow in North Carolina, while enrollment in traditional public schools is falling.

Revolution Academy in Greensboro and the Robert J. Brown Leadership Academy in High Point were among 10 charter schools approved by the state on Thursday.

A bill requiring some low-performing public schools be turned over to private operators is making its way through the state General Assembly.

Behind-the-scenes marketing has made 'I Trust Parents' the mantra of for-profit, online charter schools in their battles with states and traditional charter schools.