Monthly Archives: April 2011

Legislators and community leaders to visit Triad charters

By: pefncadmin

Apr 28, 2011

School tours come as High Point legislator takes charge in addressing educational disparities in his district RALEIGH (April 28, 2011) – After a passionate speech on the North Carolina House floor regarding the quality of schools in his district, Rep. Marcus Brandon (D-Guilford) wants to see what quality schools look like. Brandon, ... READ MORE

Special needs tax credit bill passes committee

By: pefncadmin

Apr 26, 2011

PEFNC supports measure allowing more choice to those who need it most RALEIGH (April 26, 2011) – Parents like Rep. Shirley Randleman (R-Wilkes) will wonder less about whether their special needs child is receiving adequate help if House Bill 344 (Tax Credits for Children with Disabilities) becomes law. The bill, which allows special ... READ MORE

State of education in New Hanover to be discussed at community forum

By: pefncadmin

Apr 21, 2011

Event comes as county and state efforts could shape the future of classrooms RALEIGH (April 21, 2011) – Potential school closures in Wilmington and proposed legislation in Raleigh have left families in southeastern North Carolina with more questions than answers regarding the future of their child’s education. Parents for Educational Freedom in ... READ MORE

Charter school bill passes House

By: pefncadmin

Apr 10, 2011

Measure now goes back to Senate for approval RALEIGH (April, 11, 2011) – Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) is pleased that Senate Bill 8, which eliminates the state’s charter school cap, among other provisions, was approved in the House moments ago. The measure, which passed 68-51, will now head ... READ MORE

Educational tax credits deemed constitutional

By: pefncadmin

Apr 05, 2011

U.S. Supreme Court decision adds teeth to proposed North Carolina measures RALEIGH (April 5, 2011) – In a landmark decision regarding parental school choice jurisprudence, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of an Arizona statute that allows residents to receive tax credits for contributions they ... READ MORE