Category Archives: TV Appearances

WRAL “On the Record” about Opportunity Scholarships

By: pefncadmin

May 22, 2013

PEFNC President Darrell Allison discussed the Opportunity Scholarship Act (HB 944) with WRAL anchor David Crabtree and North Carolina Association of Educators Political Director Brian Lewis. Watch the segments at the link below to learn why this measure is needed for our state's most needy students. Watch On the Record HERE... READ MORE

Fox 8

By: pefncadmin

May 02, 2013

Hear from a parent on why she is excited about the possibility of Opportunity Scholarships and see how the measure could help thousands of students. ... READ MORE

WXII

By: pefncadmin

May 02, 2013

Over 3,000 people joined PEFNC in Greensboro on April 23 for an event advocating for more options allowing educational choice for low-income and working-class families. ... READ MORE

News 14 “Capital Tonight”

By: pefncadmin | In the News

Apr 30, 2013

PEFNC President Darrell Allison discussed the proposed Opportunity Scholarship bill with Capital Tonight host Tim Boyum. Allison pointed out that thousands of low-income students failed state tests last year, proving North Carolina needs to look for other ways to help these children. Watch this media appearance here... READ MORE

WFMY: Triad Concert Promotes New NC Education Bill

By: pefncadmin | In the News

Apr 24, 2013

On April 23, over 2,000 parents and school leaders from across the state gathered together in Greensboro for the S.O.S: Answering the Call for Our Children event. It included a free concert featuring Grammy-nominated gospel artist Marvin Sapp at the Greensboro War Memorial Auditorium. ... READ MORE