Category Archives: Charter Schools

#NCED Updates: Teacher Strike Looms, Cooper’s Budget, Legislative Updates & More

Posted on May 14, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

Here’s the latest round of education update from around the state of North Carolina.

Included in this edition are key points about the looming teacher’s strike, education highlights from Governor Cooper’s proposed budget, as well as various legislative and Charter school updates. Continue reading →

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WRAL Publishes Racist School Choice Cartoon

Posted on May 9, 2018 by A.P. Dillon

Stay classy, WRAL. Continue reading →

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#AmplifyChoice: A Look at Two Denver Charter Schools

Posted on August 23, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

During the annual Amplify Choice conference held in Denver this year, participants were given access to two charter schools in the Green Valley Ranch area; Strive Prep and DSST Public Schools.

Here is a look at both of them… KEEP READING. Continue reading →

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16 Charters Were Approved by the NC Charter Advisory Board, Yet Only 8 Were Voted on

Posted on August 22, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

At the August meeting of the State Board of Education, 8 charter school applications were voted on and approved. However, 16 charter schools were approved by the Charter School Advisory Board (CSAB).

CSAB members were angered and the group issued a resolution, requesting the State Board of Education consider each application approved by CSAB in the future. Continue reading →

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#AmplifyChoice: The Case For Charter Schools

Posted on August 20, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

At the recent Amplify Choice event held in Denver, Colorado, participants heard from advocates and elected officials in the state on the issue of charter schools.

Amplify Choice Kick off SmallIn 1993, Colorado adopted a charter school law. Since it’s inception, Colorado has seen a healthy number of charter schools formed.

See how Colorado’s charters are performing, how they are funded, underfunded and how that relates to the current North Carolina Charter School climate. Continue reading →

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Eight Charter Schools Approved By NC State Board of Education

Posted on August 6, 2016 by A.P. Dillon

On the second day of the monthly meeting of the North Carolina State Board of Education this past week, eight new charter schools were given approval to move forward. Continue reading →

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