school choice

3:52pm May 18, 2021

Education Education

WS/FCS Superintendent Shares Vision For Improving Equity, Accelerating Learning

by Keri Brown

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools has been navigating a pandemic with a new superintendent. Tricia McManus has been at the helm since November.

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6:19am Nov 27, 2017

Education Education

Confused By Your Public School Choices? Hire A Coach

by Heidi Glenn

Public school choice options can be overwhelming for parents. As they try to navigate these new education systems, some parents are turning to experts for help.
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5:34am Jul 22, 2017

National National Education

DeVos Protests In Denver; House To Make Cuts To Education

by Anya Kamenetz

More girls are taking the AP computer science exam, House Republicans rejected school choice expansions in Trump's initial budget request, and the education secretary spoke in Denver amid protests.
Ann Marie Awad/CPR

5:09pm Jul 20, 2017

Politics & Government Politics & Government Education

Betsy DeVos Speech Greeted By Protesters She Calls 'Defenders Of The Status Quo'

by Anya Kamenetz

The education secretary has longstanding ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, which backs school choice policies coast to coast.

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8:13pm Apr 19, 2017

National National Economy Politics & Government

Playground Case Could Breach Barrier Between Tax Coffers, Religious Schools

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court hears arguments today on whether Missouri should provide a grant to a church preschool, or if that violates the state's constitution. The state's new governor has abandoned the rule.

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1:36pm Jan 16, 2017

Education Education

In New Role, Foxx Targets Education Department, Seeks More Charters And Vouchers

by Keri Brown

Congresswoman Virginia Foxx prides herself both on her conservative values and her work ethic.

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4:27am Dec 12, 2013

Education Education

North Carolina Teachers Sue the State Over School Vouchers

An advocacy group representing North Carolina teachers is suing the state.

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school choice

WS/FCS Superintendent Shares Vision For Improving Equity, Accelerating Learning

Confused By Your Public School Choices? Hire A Coach

DeVos Protests In Denver; House To Make Cuts To Education

Betsy DeVos Speech Greeted By Protesters She Calls 'Defenders Of The Status Quo'

Playground Case Could Breach Barrier Between Tax Coffers, Religious Schools

In New Role, Foxx Targets Education Department, Seeks More Charters And Vouchers

North Carolina Teachers Sue the State Over School Vouchers

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