Monthly Archives: March 2011

PEFNC continues legislative school tours

By: pefncadmin

Mar 23, 2011

Reps. Brawley & Torbett and Mint Hill Mayor Biggers to attend Mecklenburg County Democratic Chairman Joel Ford invited RALEIGH (March 24, 2011) – Highlighting the successes of all North Carolina schools, Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) will continue its legislative school tour series on Friday with state lawmakers and local ... READ MORE

“Waiting for ‘Superman’” comes to Wilmington

By: pefncadmin

Mar 22, 2011

Screening takes place as movement on charter school bill expected soon RALEIGH (March 23, 2011) – As legislators debate whether to implement sweeping charter school reform, Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) wants to educate parents on how charters will help enhance our state’s education system. PEFNC, along with Wilmington ... READ MORE

PEFNC kicks off legislative school tours

By: pefncadmin

Mar 20, 2011

Speaker of the House Thom Tillis and Durham Association of Educators President Kristy Moore to tour two Durham schools RALEIGH (March 21, 2011) – Highlighting the successes of all North Carolina schools, Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) will kick off its legislative school tour series on Thursday with two ... READ MORE

Special needs tax credit filed this week

By: pefncadmin

Mar 16, 2011

PEFNC & The Arc of North Carolina support measure helping parents needing the most help RALEIGH (March 17, 2011) – Parents with special needs children face many challenges, including a financial burden derived from a nonpublic education that addresses all of their child’s needs. Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (... READ MORE

PEFNC applauds approval of SB8 by House Education Committee

By: pefncadmin

Mar 14, 2011

Parental school choice takes another big step forward RALEIGH (March 15, 2011) – North Carolina families are one step closer to having their hopes and dreams realized thanks to the House Education Committee’s approval of Senate Bill 8 this morning. The measure will eliminate the state’s cap of 100 charter schools and ... READ MORE