private schools

What to know about a federal proposal to help families pay for private school

4:46pm May 14, 2025

Republicans want to use the federal tax code to create a national school voucher even in states where voters have fought such efforts.

Education

Carolina Curious: How many private schools receiving Opportunity Scholarships serve students with disabilities?

5:00am February 28, 2025

by Amy Diaz

Last year, the North Carolina General Assembly voted to significantly increase funding for private school vouchers, also known as Opportunity Scholarships. The state has spent nearly $383 million on these vouchers in this academic year alone.

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Politics & Government

With smaller budget surplus, NC House looks for other funding for private school vouchers

9:30pm May 15, 2024

by WUNC

A lower-than-expected revenue surplus could delay extra funding for a private school voucher program.

Lawmakers, teachers, school board members and parents gather for a town hall meeting on new Florida curriculum standards for Black history on Thursday in Miami Gardens, Fla.

A lot is happening in Florida education. These are some of the changes kids will see

8:39pm August 14, 2023

by Ayana Archie

The Florida education system has been in the spotlight lately after Gov. Ron DeSantis banned diversity and inclusion programs in public colleges and approved a controversial social studies curriculum.

NC state Rep. Tricia Cotham speaks at press conference

Education

NC education activists petition against expanding private school vouchers

3:40pm April 27, 2023

by Amy Diaz

Senate Bill 406 would remove the existing income caps for private school vouchers, and create a sliding scale for all North Carolina families.

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos speaks to reporters about the coronavirus at the White House in March.

States Sue Education Department Over Allocation Of Pandemic Funds To Schools

9:10pm July 07, 2020

by Scott Neuman

Five states and the District of Columbia have accused the Trump administration of trying to unlawfully divert COVID-19 relief funds from public schools to private schools.

Education

NC Traditional Public Schools Losing Students, While Charters, Others See Gains

3:32pm July 19, 2019

by Keri Brown

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.

President Trump's youngest child, 11-year-old Barron, will attend the private St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Potomac, Md. Above, Trump introduces Barron at the White House Easter Egg Roll in April.

Like Most White House Kids, Barron Trump Will Go To Private School

4:42pm May 15, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

The White House announced today that President Trump's youngest son will attend the private St. Andrew's school in Potomac, Md., ending speculation that Melania and Barron would remain in New York.

Jetta Bernier, executive director of Massachusetts Citizens for Children, is pushing a bill aimed at mandating better vetting of teachers in both private and public schools.

Education

Breaking The Cycle Of Sexual Abuse Of Students By Prep School Teachers

6:40pm May 18, 2016

by Tovia Smith

In New England, many boarding school staff accused of sexual misconduct quietly left and then moved on to other schools, according to The Boston Globe. Now states are trying to stop the practice.

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Education

Private School Enrollment Up In First Year of Voucher Program

8:00pm July 07, 2015

by Paul Roper

Private school enrollment in North Carolina is trending upward.