RALEIGH, N.C. – In just a few minutes, one powerful video illustrates a unique angle regarding the state of education in North Carolina and answers the question of why increased educational choice is needed in the Tar Heel State. The video, created by Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (... READ MORE

RALEIGH, N.C. – Christopher Gergen, founding executive director of Bull City Forward and Forward Ventures, has been retained by Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina (PEFNC) as a public charter school consultant, PEFNC President Darrell Allison announced this morning. Gergen will help PEFNC enhance its public charter school work ... READ MORE

New public charter school approval process ensures fairness and quality The approval of nine public charter school applications by the state Board of Education moments ago highlights a process that effectively serves the needs of families and communities wanting additional quality educational options, says one parental school choice expert. “With ... READ MORE

RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina has recently made great strides in education reform with the passage of two historic pieces of parental school choice legislation. Yet as the state prepares to celebrate National School Choice Week, one prominent education expert says more educational choice is needed for families. Dr. Howard ... READ MORE

Flood of applications come in after hundreds attend information sessions RALEIGH (October 21, 2011) - Regina Barnes, Kelli Davis, Dr. D. Franklin Freeman and Moszetta Johnson are four people from different backgrounds, but thanks to an unique opportunity for leaders of color to obtain special funding to help start public charter schools, ... READ MORE