Charter schools

Carolyn Kaster / AP

11:32pm Jan 17, 2017

National National Politics & Government Education

At DeVos' Confirmation Hearing, Questions Of Choice, Charters And 'Other Options'

by Cory Turner

President-elect Trump's pick for education secretary faced tough questions during her Senate confirmation hearing. She maintained her strong support for school choice and free-market solutions.
11:43am Jan 04, 2017

Education Education

Enrollment Doubles In North Carolina Charter Schools

by Associated Press

State records show that charter school enrollment in North Carolina has more than doubled in five years.
Darron Cummings/AP

10:03am Jul 20, 2016

National National Politics & Government Education

What Did Mike Pence Do For Indiana Schools As Governor? Here's A Look

Donald Trump has said: "Got to get rid of Common Core — fast." And a couple of years ago, it seemed Pence would be a trailblazer in doing that at the state level. It didn't totally turn out that way.
Anna Butrico / WPLN

7:00am Jun 10, 2016

National National Education

Nashville High Schoolers Train As Baristas To Prepare For The College Grind

by Blake Farmer

A program teaches highs schoolers to pull espressos and pour pretty lattes. The idea is to prepare them for college — for college tuition bills, that is.
Beth Fertig / WNYC

2:30pm Sep 23, 2015

National National Education

When Home Is Tough, Making Students Feel Good At School

by Beth Fertig

Mott Haven Academy Charter School in the Bronx specializes in working with homeless students, students living in foster care, and those who've experienced trauma.

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10:38pm Apr 21, 2015

National National Education

What Can #NOLASCHOOLS Teach Us?

by Michel Martin

Michel Martin is hosting a conversation about education in New Orleans, 10 years after Hurricane Katrina sparked a transformation of public schools there. Add your voice at #NOLASCHOOLS.
Jonathan Johnson

5:49pm Apr 07, 2015

National National Education

New Orleans Educator Dreams Of Teaching Tech To Beat The Streets

by Michel Martin

After the shooting death of one of his students, Jonathan Johnson was inspired to create a school that gives low-income students practical skills to compete in high-tech fields.

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2:56pm Jan 20, 2015

Education Education

State Board of Education Approaches Online Charter School Applications With Caution

by Keri Brown

North Carolina families could soon have another education option. The state board is discussing applications for two virtual charter schools this month.
YouTube

3:43pm Dec 24, 2014

Education Education

Teacher Wins $150,000 Prize — And Donates It All To Her School

by Bill Chappell

Nikki Bollerman recently won a contest that gave books to her students. The third-grade teacher, 26, decided the cash that came with it should also go to her school.
11:04am Dec 03, 2014

Education Education

State Board Ready To Approve New Charter Schools

by Neal Charnoff

North Carolina school officials are close to approving nearly a dozen new charter schools. The state is continuing to expand beyond traditional public classrooms.

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Paul Garber

6:56pm Aug 20, 2014

Education Education

Community Conversation on School Choice, Vouchers, & Charters

by Keri Brown

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Keri Brown

4:15pm Oct 07, 2013

Education Education

Are Charter Schools A Threat to Traditional Public Schools?

by Keri Brown

The push for more competition and school choice in North Carolina is changing the state’s education landscape.

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Charter schools

At DeVos' Confirmation Hearing, Questions Of Choice, Charters And 'Other Options'

Enrollment Doubles In North Carolina Charter Schools

What Did Mike Pence Do For Indiana Schools As Governor? Here's A Look

Nashville High Schoolers Train As Baristas To Prepare For The College Grind

When Home Is Tough, Making Students Feel Good At School

What Can #NOLASCHOOLS Teach Us?

New Orleans Educator Dreams Of Teaching Tech To Beat The Streets

State Board of Education Approaches Online Charter School Applications With Caution

Teacher Wins $150,000 Prize — And Donates It All To Her School

State Board Ready To Approve New Charter Schools

Community Conversation on School Choice, Vouchers, & Charters

Are Charter Schools A Threat to Traditional Public Schools?

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