Tag Archives: Nonpublic schools

Winston-Salem Journal: Thousands turn out for bill rally

By: pefncadmin | Achievement Gap, In the News, Nonpublic schools

Apr 24, 2013

Read below to see coverage of the SOS: Save our Students event in Greensboro on April 23 in the Winston-Salem Journal: GREENSBORO — State lawmakers have turned to a key demographic in the state — black families — to build support for legislation that would help more students attend private schools. Several state representatives, ... READ MORE

John Amanchukwu working to offer students quality educational choices

By: pefncadmin | News, Nonpublic schools

Oct 16, 2012

One school leader is determined to make sure that students, particularly those from working class families, have quality educational options to choose from that address their unique learning styles and needs. John Amanchukwu is Executive Director at Upper Room Christian Academy, a private school located in southeast Raleigh, NC which ... READ MORE

Cleveland County charter schools, Board of Education in court over funding

By: pefncadmin | charter schools, News, Nonpublic schools

Oct 09, 2012

A $100,000 lawsuit involving three public charter schools and the Cleveland County Board of Education is set to go to trial today. In the case, these charters allege they have been underfunded by the county's board of education throughout the 2009-10 school year. North Carolina general statute mandates that local education ... READ MORE

New video shares parents’ perspective on need for Opportunity Scholarship

By: pefncadmin | Nonpublic schools, parental school choice, tax credits

Jun 12, 2012

Have you heard the voices of parents from across North Carolina who want their child to have a quality education? Now you can by watching the video below. A new PEFNC-produced video shares the stories of parents who want their children to be able to attend a school which meets ... READ MORE

Public Charter Schools an Option that Enhance a Child’s Educational Experience

By: pefncadmin | charter schools, Nonpublic schools, parental school choice

May 16, 2012

Recently during National Charter School Week, the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools invited teachers, leaders, parents and advocates from all parts of the country to tell why they are a part of the charter schools movement. PEFNC's Parent Liaison Initiative Coordinator Kwan Graham shared why this topic is personal ... READ MORE