Monthly Archives: February 2011

State parental school choice leader to attend Greenville education reform discussion

By: pefncadmin

Feb 24, 2011

Visit comes on heels of state lawmakers voting to eliminate charter school cap RALEIGH (February 24, 2011) – Darrell Allison, president of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC), will discuss the state of North Carolina’s public education system and current education reform efforts during a panel discussion at East Carolina ... READ MORE

One step closer to increased parental school choice

By: pefncadmin

Feb 24, 2011

PEFNC applauds N.C. Senate for passing measure lifting charter school cap RALEIGH (February 24, 2011) – Thousands of parents are now closer to exercising more educational choice for their children thanks to the passage of a bill eliminating the state’s charter school cap. Senate Bill 8, which passed 32-17 this morning ... READ MORE

Education tax credit bill filed today

By: pefncadmin

Feb 03, 2011

PEFNC supports measure expanding educational choice for those who need it most RALEIGH (February 3, 2011) – A bill filed today in the North Carolina General Assembly would allow families to receive a tax credit for sending their children to private school. House Bill 41, “Tax Fairness in Education,” would give families a tax ... READ MORE

Embracing change

By: pefncadmin

Feb 02, 2011

PEFNC supports legislation eliminating state charter school cap RALEIGH (February 2, 2011) – Lifting North Carolina’s charter school cap will help more than 20,000 families waiting for a charter school opening and allow charters to be created in 53 counties that currently do not have one, Darrell Allison, President of Parents for Educational ... READ MORE